Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)

DT Professional ServicesCorona, CA
$32 - $38Onsite

About The Position

DT Professionals is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) to join our team in Corona, CA. This role is responsible for monitoring and inspecting construction activities in and around secure or sensitive facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements, construction standards, and project specifications.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction and security operations.
  • Experience performing Construction Surveillance Technician duties on projects governed by ICD 705 standards.
  • ICD 705 Construction Surveillance Technician Certification.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Strong observational, analytical, and documentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard reporting tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) duties in accordance with ICD 705 and applicable government construction security requirements.
  • Monitor all construction, renovation, maintenance, and demolition activities occurring within or adjacent to secure facilities, including SCIFs and other controlled environments.
  • Maintain continuous visual observation of construction personnel, materials, tools, and equipment to ensure compliance with security protocols.
  • Detect, document, and report any actual or potential security violations, unauthorized activities, or suspicious incidents that could compromise secure spaces or classified information.
  • Verify that all construction personnel possess required credentials, access approvals, and authorizations prior to entering controlled work areas.
  • Monitor the installation, modification, and removal of building components and systems that may impact the security integrity of accredited spaces.
  • Conduct inspections of construction materials, deliveries, debris removal, and equipment entering or exiting designated secure construction areas.
  • Maintain detailed daily surveillance logs, activity reports, incident reports, and photographic documentation as required by project and government security requirements.
  • Coordinate closely with Site Security Managers, Accrediting Officials, Construction Security Managers, Project Managers, and contractor personnel to address security concerns and ensure project compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to approved construction security plans, procedures, and access control requirements.
  • Participate in security briefings, project meetings, and inspections with government and contractor representatives.
  • Immediately notify appropriate personnel of security incidents, policy violations, or activities that may affect facility accreditation.
  • Support pre-construction, construction, and project closeout activities by providing required documentation and security reporting.
  • Maintain awareness of ICD 705 standards, construction security best practices, and project-specific security requirements.
  • Perform duties in active construction environments while complying with all applicable safety regulations and PPE requirements.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • long & short-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement plans (with employer match)
  • tuition & certificate reimbursement
  • paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)
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