Construction Surveillance Technician

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Dayton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a detail-oriented and security-conscious Construction Surveillance Technician to support the construction, renovation, and accreditation of secure facilities in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 requirements. The selected candidate will help ensure construction activities within a designated secure construction area are monitored, documented, and conducted in accordance with applicable security requirements, approved construction security plans, and government direction. The role monitors entry and exit into a secure construction zone, issues badges, ensures security regulations are followed, and alerts the Site Security Manager to deviations. Work will primarily take place at a controlled construction site in Beavercreek, Ohio. The position may require extended standing, walking, and observation, work in indoor and outdoor construction environments, and flexible scheduling to support construction milestones, inspections, and project requirements. The technician is responsible for promptly reporting suspected security violations, unauthorized activity, or deviations from approved procedures. The role requires strict compliance with applicable ICD 705 requirements, the approved Construction Security Plan, government-directed security procedures, and site-specific safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in security, construction surveillance, physical security, military security operations, or a related field.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written security procedures and construction security plans.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and report unusual activities or security concerns.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with project leadership and security personnel.
Professionalism, reliability, discretion, and commitment to protecting sensitive government facilities and information.
Ability to successfully complete applicable government security training and site-specific construction surveillance training.
Ability to navigate active construction environments while following applicable safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting construction activities within a SCIF or other Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility.
Familiarity with ICD 705 and associated technical specifications.
Knowledge of Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) responsibilities and procedures.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or federal government construction projects.
Familiarity with physical security, access control, visitor management, and construction security documentation.
Experience working with Construction Security Officers, Government Security Representatives, and security construction teams.
Current security clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain the clearance required by the contract.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous or designated surveillance of contractor personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and visitors in the controlled construction area as directed by the Construction Security Plan.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with ICD 705 requirements, applicable technical specifications for construction and management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, and established security procedures.
Maintain awareness of construction activities, personnel movements, materials, tools, equipment, and deliveries within the secure construction space.
Conduct and document required inspections of construction areas, materials, equipment, and work activities.
Identify, report, and document suspicious activities, unauthorized access, security discrepancies, and potential security violations.
Verify personnel access authorization and ensure visitors and construction workers follow entry, escort, and security procedures.
Monitor the introduction and removal of construction materials, tools, equipment, and other items in accordance with approved security procedures.
Maintain accurate surveillance logs, daily activity reports, inspection records, and incident documentation.
Coordinate with the Construction Security Officer (CSO), Government Security Representative, Security Construction Manager, and other project stakeholders.
Assist with implementing and enforcing construction security procedures, including requirements for controlled access, photography restrictions, electronic devices, and prohibited materials.
Participate in construction security meetings, inspections, and walkthroughs.
Immediately elevate security concerns, deviations from approved procedures, and potential ICD 705 compliance issues to appropriate security personnel.
Support construction security closeout activities and facility accreditation preparation as required.
Monitor entry and exit into the secure construction zone, issue badges, enforce security regulations, and alert the Site Security Manager to deviations.
Adhere to government security requirements and site-specific safety procedures.