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MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

SCDF Paramedic Specialist (Sergeant)

MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Permanent/Contract

What the role is

SCDF – THE LIFE-SAVING FORCE We are an elite team of emergency response professionals from the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and Emergency Medical Service (EMS), dedicated to saving lives and protecting property. Join our family as we strive to safeguard and make a difference in the lives of our citizens, both in peacetime and during emergencies.

What you will be working on

Be the source of courage and compassion. As a Paramedic Specialist (PRS) with the SCDF, you will be trained to provide first-class prehospital care. When others panic, you will remain calm, swiftly assessing and addressing patients' needs with expertise and precision. As you progress in your career, you can expect to take up higher appointments such as chief paramedic, paramedic instructor, medical training coordinator, etc. In addition, each officer will have an opportunity to further their clinical knowledge and become a Level 4 Certified Paramedic. Good performing PRS can also look forward to accelerated advancement opportunities, where they can be directly promoted to the rank of lieutenant and beyond. Upon joining SCDF, you will secure stable full-time employment with an attractive remuneration package. Candidates can earn between $2,450 and $3,550, inclusive of monthly frontline allowances. As a successful applicant, you will receive a $30,000 sign-on bonus (subject to eligibility) upon emplacement. You will also stand to receive benefits from a range of perks and privileges, including: • Competitive salary range, inclusive of frontline / shift allowance • Annual increment • Performance bonus • 14 to 18 days’ vacation leave (inclusive of other leave types) • Medical and Dental Subsidies • Employee welfare benefits • Learning and Development subsidy • Strategic Payment Scheme • Invest Retirement Package • MHA Group insurance

What we are looking for

• Diploma from Polytechnic, Higher NITEC in Paramedicine & Emergency Care, IB, NUS High School, NAFA, LASELLE • Full colour vision • Male applicants must be PES B and above • Minimum pass standard for IPPT • For Pre-enlistees, there will be a 5-year Minimum Term of Engagement (MTE) bond in lieu of the National Service’s obligation. For more information, please visit the following links SCDF Corporate Website (Career Pathway and Renumeration) - https://www.scdf.gov.sg SCDF Career Microsite (Interactive Experience on Career Journey) - scdfcareers.sg

About MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main role of SCDF is to provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency ambulance services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents, as well as formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters. In 1982, the National Civil Defence Plan was launched which spearheaded the emergency preparedness for the nation. With the enactment of the Civil Defence Act in 1986, the SCDF was established as an independent organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In the same year, the Hotel New World collapse paved the way for joint operations between the SCDF and Singapore Fire Service (SFS). Due to the similarity in roles and functions, the SCDF and SFS were formally integrated on 15 April 1989. Over the years, the SCDF has improved its life saving operations through innovations and programmes to enhance her fire-fighting, rescue capabilities and public education plans. The Light Fire Attack Vehicle (The Red Rhino) and Tracked Fire-Fighting Vehicle are some of the customized solutions which the force has developed to increase its operational capabilities. The SCDF also actively engages the local community through its wide-ranging public educational programmes and community-based activities to enhance the resilience and emergency preparedness of the civilian population. Today, the Force is recognised by the population as a professional body of well-trained officers and men geared to respond to all types of life-threatening emergencies round-the-clock. An operationally ready SCDF, working hand-in-hand with a prepared and resilient population, helps to ensure that the nation is capable of handling any untoward eventualities.