Construction Surveillance Technician (Commercial)

Paragon Systems•Scottsdale, AZ

60d

About The Position

The Construction Surveillance Technician (CST), assigned to a high-profile client site, is responsible for monitoring both cleared and un-cleared personnel to ensure that no clandestine electronic eavesdropping equipment, destructive devices, or unauthorized building materials are installed in the building during all phases of construction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified according to business necessity. All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions. Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein. In performing functions, duties, or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions. All functions, duties, or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner and are to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Requirements

U.S Citizenship preferred
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Ability to acquire and maintain any other required clearances and/or access requirements.
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Two (2) years of experience as a CST for U.S. Government construction security projects
Completion of a U.S. Government-approved CST training course
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for the position.
Capable of independent decision-making, possess a high degree of individual initiative, and be able to function with minimal supervision
Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
Ability to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients.
Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Ability to be an effective team member.
Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to provide high-quality customer service.
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Basic skills in keyboarding, computer usage, and operating controls

Nice To Haves

Served on previous construction projects (preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitor, observe, and interact with the construction workers as they accomplish their various tasks to preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or any other type of hostile surveillance monitoring devices into finished construction.
Screen all equipment, materials, and furnishings destined for use in the controlled construction area, using X-ray machines and any and all other methods of examination as outlined in the requirements and approved by the government.
Operate proposed inspection equipment.
Utilize knowledge of all construction disciplines, including civil architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles.
Read and analyze designs and blueprints and recognize the architect's intended use.
Analyze designs and structural complexities for ulterior purposes not intended by the architect.
Exercise knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive 705 (ICD 705) standards, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), construction principles, and the types of devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.
Write detailed reports in English and complete the analyses of issues, findings, and security situations that require staff action.
Maintain daily logs during their tour of duty.
Other duties of similar scope and nature as assigned.