Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) | TS/SCI CI-Poly
IDS International
- Salary
- $76k
- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Location
- Fairfield, California, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
About the role
CST with TS/SCI Clearance with CI-PolyFairfield, CAJoin IDS International’s Cleared Programs team supporting secure and mission-critical environments.The Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) supports construction security operations within a cleared environment by controlling site access, monitoring construction personnel and activities, and documenting security-related findings. This role requires continuous observation of construction processes, communication with site leadership, and reporting of inspection milestones and incidents. The CST operates within an active construction site and is responsible for maintaining security compliance and detailed documentation of all activities.Key Responsibilities- Control access to the construction site
- Screen and escort personnel, materials, and tools entering or leaving the site
- Monitor construction workers and activities throughout assigned shifts
- Maintain communication with the Program Manager (PM) and site lead
- Submit daily reports and photographs documenting construction progress
- Track and report status of security inspection milestones
- Produce daily logs of all activities and events
- Report security incidents and anomalies, including counterintelligence concerns, to the SSM
- Conduct inspections and provide inspection reports, including photographic documentation
Required QualificationsClearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly) requiredCitizenship: U.S. CitizenAge: 21 years or older *Note this is a government, not a company, requirement.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalentRequired Experience:- Experience using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and closed-circuit television systems
- Ability to provide continuous surveillance of construction personnel and activities
- Ability to document screenings, findings, and security logs
- Ability to conduct inspections of secured and unsecured areas and materials
Physical Requirements:- 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
Preferred Qualifications- Five (5) or more years of demonstrated experience in tactical construction security technician support within the IC, NRO, DoD, or commercial industry
- Prior experience with NRO or NSA within the past 12–18 months for crossover suitability
Work Schedule & ConditionsSchedule: Monday–FridayHours: Guaranteed 40 hours per weekOvertime: Overtime is a requirement for this contract and is based on client needs (40–50 hours per week)Compensation & BenefitsRate: $ 37.00 per hour + daily non-taxable per diem (MI&E and Lodging)*Bonus eligible.
Health, 401(k), PTO & Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays are available to all W2 employees of IDS.ApplyApply to learn more about this opportunity. A Cleared Programs Recruiter will contact you to discuss the position and next steps—please monitor your email.___Our Cleared Staffing Center of Excellence (COE) is a dedicated hub for secure and efficient talent acquisition. We connect a vetted network of cleared professionals with Intelligence Community (IC) staffing needs and trusted B2B partners.
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