Construction Surveillance Technician

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 that construction activities within a designated secure construction area are properly monitored, documented, and conducted in accordance with applicable security requirements, approved construction security plans, and government direction.

The Construction Surveillance Technician will monitor entry/exit into a secure construction zone, issue badges and ensure all security regulations are followed within the space, and will alert the Site Security Manager to any deviations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide continuous or designated construction surveillance of contractor personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and visitors entering and working within the controlled construction area, as directed by the Construction Security Plan.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure 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 designated 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 comply with established 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 applicable 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 the appropriate security personnel.
• Support construction security closeout activities and facility accreditation preparation as required.

Minimum qualifications

• 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 the 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.
• Demonstrated 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.

Desired qualifications

• 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.

Work environment and physical requirements

Work will primarily be performed at a controlled construction site in Beavercreek, Ohio. Position may require extended periods of standing, walking, and observing construction activities. Ability to navigate active construction environments while following applicable safety requirements. Ability to work in indoor and outdoor construction environments. May require flexible scheduling to support construction milestones, inspections, and project requirements. Must adhere to all applicable government security requirements and site-specific safety procedures.

Security responsibilities

The Construction Surveillance Technician plays a critical role in protecting sensitive government construction projects. The individual must demonstrate a high level of integrity, situational awareness, and security discipline. Any suspected security violation, unauthorized activity, or deviation from approved construction security procedures must be promptly reported through established channels. The CST is expected to maintain strict compliance with applicable ICD 705 requirements, the approved Construction Security Plan, and government-directed security procedures.