Construction Surveillance Technician I

Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Fellowship

Through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning Service Members the opportunity to gain hands-on training and experience as a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Fellow. In this Fellowship, you'll observe and participate in real-world mission security activities, learn from experienced security professionals, and develop the skills used to protect Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program (SAP) construction efforts across military and government operations. You'll work alongside GDIT security teams and customer counterparts while preparing for a successful transition into the civilian security and intelligence workforce.

As a CST Fellow, you will train under the guidance of Senior Security Representatives and site leads to understand how secure facilities are monitored, documented, and accredited during construction. During the Fellowship, you will support construction surveillance operations, material inspections, escort activities, and compliance observations while learning how threats, vulnerabilities, and risks are identified and mitigated in classified construction environments. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, uniformed escorts, and government stakeholders to gain insight into physical security operations, compliance enforcement, and accreditation processes.

How a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Fellow will make an impact:

• Construction Surveillance & Monitoring: Observe, photograph, and continuously monitor all phases of SCIF and SAP construction. Document construction activities to ensure compliance with security requirements. Support development of final accreditation packages.
• Material Inspections: Inspect materials delivered for use in secure construction environments. Verify compliance with physical and technical security standards.
• Threat & Risk Identification: Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks within classified construction sites. Communicate findings and recommendations to site leadership.
• Escort & Site Security Management: Manage uniformed escort personnel and associated access logs. Assign, train, and brief site security staff.
• Incident Reporting & Briefings: Draft security incident reports and maintain supporting documentation. Prepare briefings for government and civilian agencies, including senior military leadership.
• Policy & SOP Enforcement: Follow and enforce customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, or systems.
• Administrative & Operational Support: Perform administrative and operational support functions as directed by the Contractor Site Lead and/or Senior Security Representative.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Eligibility Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• The role requires on-site participation at client facility
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Technical Experience:
• 1–2 years of related experience in the following: Security Intelligence Law enforcement Construction security Military operations
• Equivalent experience may be credited as follows: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) — up to 3 years Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) — up to 5 years Maximum combined certification credit not to exceed 5 years
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 related to SCIF construction and compliance with uniform IC physical and technical security requirements
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to draft reports, maintain logs, and support accreditation documentation
• Ability to work independently in controlled, classified environments
• Strong organizational and situational awareness skills
• DoW SkillBridge Eligibility:
• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoW SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA SD Rapid City

Additional Work Locations:

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.