Construction Surveillance Technician I

GD Information Technology•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Through the DoW SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning Service Members the opportunity to gain hands-on training and experience as a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Fellow . In this Fellowship, you’ll observe and participate in real-world mission security activities, learn from experienced security professionals, and develop the skills used to protect Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program (SAP) construction efforts across military and government operations. You’ll work alongside GDIT security teams and customer counterparts while preparing for a successful transition into the civilian security and intelligence workforce. As a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Fellow , you will train under the guidance of Senior Security Representatives and site leads to understand how secure facilities are monitored, documented, and accredited during construction. During the Fellowship, you will support construction surveillance operations, material inspections, escort activities, and compliance observations while learning how threats, vulnerabilities, and risks are identified and mitigated in classified construction environments. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, uniformed escorts, and government stakeholders to gain insight into physical security operations, compliance enforcement, and accreditation processes.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
The role requires on-site participation at client facility
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
1–2 years of related experience in the following:
Security
Intelligence
Law enforcement
Construction security
Military operations
DoW SkillBridge Eligibility:
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoW SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Nice To Haves

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) — up to 3 years
Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) — up to 5 years
Maximum combined certification credit not to exceed 5 years
Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 related to SCIF construction and compliance with uniform IC physical and technical security requirements
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to draft reports, maintain logs, and support accreditation documentation
Ability to work independently in controlled, classified environments
Strong organizational and situational awareness skills

Responsibilities

Construction Surveillance & Monitoring:
Observe, photograph, and continuously monitor all phases of SCIF and SAP construction
Document construction activities to ensure compliance with security requirements
Support development of final accreditation packages
Material Inspections:
Inspect materials delivered for use in secure construction environments
Verify compliance with physical and technical security standards
Threat & Risk Identification:
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks within classified construction sites
Communicate findings and recommendations to site leadership
Escort & Site Security Management:
Manage uniformed escort personnel and associated access logs
Assign, train, and brief site security staff
Incident Reporting & Briefings:
Draft security incident reports and maintain supporting documentation
Prepare briefings for government and civilian agencies, including senior military leadership
Policy & SOP Enforcement:
Follow and enforce customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, or systems
Administrative & Operational Support:
Perform administrative and operational support functions as directed by the Contractor Site Lead and/or Senior Security Representative