Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) | Top Secret

IDS International•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join IDS International’s Cleared Programs team supporting secure and mission-critical environments. The Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) supports secure construction operations by conducting surveillance activities to maintain compliance with ICD 705 and related security requirements. This role requires monitoring construction processes, identifying noncompliance with secure construction standards, and ensuring that all observable construction elements meet required security guidelines. The CST operates within an active construction environment and is responsible for documenting findings, analyzing designs, and maintaining security awareness throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Active Top-Secret clearance required
U.S. Citizen
21 years or older
Active CST certification required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
U.S. Government-approved CST training and certification
Ability to perform construction surveillance in compliance with ICD 705 standards
Working knowledge of ICD 705 secure construction requirements
Ability to identify noncompliance with construction security standards
Understanding of secure construction methods that must remain observable prior to enclosure
Experience using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and closed-circuit television systems
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints
Ability to analyze designs and structural complexities
Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
Ability to communicate effectively in English and produce written reports and analyses
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods of time
Position may require occasional lifting and/or movement of moderate amounts of weight, depending on assignment requirements

Responsibilities

Operate inspection and surveillance equipment
Utilize knowledge of construction disciplines, including civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles
Read and analyze construction designs and blueprints to determine intended use
Analyze structural designs and complexities that may conceal unintended purposes
Apply knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and construction security principles
Identify noncompliance with ICD 705 secure construction requirements
Maintain continuous observation of construction processes prior to enclosure
Write detailed reports and analyses of findings, issues, and security situations
Maintain daily logs during assigned shifts