Embassy of the United States

Job Opportunities

This page will display current vacancy announcements for the U.S. Embassy in Brunei Darussalam. In addition to this website, announcements are usually advertised in the local dailies. Full details of the Human Resource department is below.

The US Mission in (Bandar Seri Begawan) provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Vacancy Announcement No: 01A-2009

OPEN TO   : All interested candidates

POSITION   : SECURITY GUARD, FSN-3

OPENING DATE  : May 7, 2009

CLOSING DATE  : Open till filled

WORK HOURS   : Full time, 48 hours/week

SALARY  : *Ordinarily Resident (OR):  B$13,374 per annum (Starting salary)  (Position Grade:  FSN-3)

LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT  : 18 Months
    
The Overseas Building Office of the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan is seeking dynamic, action-oriented individuals for the above positions.

ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION: The duties of this position will be performed at the New Embassy Compound in Bandar Seri Begawan.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION: Performs guard service to safeguard U.S. Government property and personnel. Reports security incidents and take immediate action as necessary. Other duties include but are not limited to: controls access to the construction site to authorized personnel only, maintains a log of all entrants, reacts to emergency situation in the event of fire, bomb treat, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Completion of primary school is required.
2. Minimum one year of guard related experience is required.
3. Level III (Good working knowledge) of English (Speaking/Reading) is required.
4. Level III (Good working knowledge) of Malay (Speaking/Reading) is required. 

The candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance and pass a medical checkup.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are invited to submit their application letter, CV with full personal detials, copies of all relevant acaemic qualifications and experience certificates together with a recent non-returnable passport sized photograph to the following address.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

CONTACT US:
The Human Resource department can be contacted by phone on 222 9670 (Ext.2133) or alternatively you may submit an inquiry to hrbrunei@state.gov