Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) | Top Secret

Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)Join IDS International's National Security Services team supporting secure & mission-critical environments. The CST supports secure construction operations by conducting surveillance activities to maintain compliance with ICD 705 and related security requirements. This role requires monitoring construction processes, identifying noncompliance with secure construction standards, and ensuring that all observable construction elements meet required security guidelines. The CST operates within an active construction environment and is responsible for documenting findings, analyzing designs, and maintaining security awareness throughout the project lifecycle. CST CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Already CST certified? Great. If not, qualified candidates may be considered for IDS International's CST training and certification program prior to beginning a CST assignment! This virtual training program is designed to prepare selected candidates to apply ICD-705 requirements, support secure construction activities, identify security risks, and perform CST procedures in support of IDS programs.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate inspection and surveillance equipmentUtilize knowledge of construction disciplines, including civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principlesRead and analyze construction designs and blueprints to determine intended useAnalyze structural designs and complexities that may conceal unintended purposesApply knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and construction security principlesIdentify noncompliance with ICD 705 secure construction requirementsMaintain continuous observation of construction processes prior to enclosureWrite detailed reports and analyses of findings, issues, and security situationsMaintain daily logs during assigned shiftsRequired QualificationsClearance: Active Top-Secret clearance requiredCitizenship: U.S. CitizenAge: 21 years or olderCertification: Active CST certification required for assignment / Candidates who do not currently hold an active CST certification may be considered for IDS International's CST training and certification program prior to beginning the CST assignmentEducation: High school diploma or GED equivalentRequired Experience:Ability to perform construction surveillance in compliance with ICD 705 standardsWorking knowledge of ICD 705 secure construction requirementsAbility to identify noncompliance with construction security standardsUnderstanding of secure construction methods that must remain observable prior to enclosureExperience using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and closed-circuit television systemsAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprintsAbility to analyze designs and structural complexitiesKnowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)Ability to communicate effectively in English and produce written reports and analysesPhysical Requirements:Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods of timePosition may require occasional lifting and/or movement of moderate amounts of weight, depending on assignment requirementsWork Schedule & ConditionsSchedule: Monday–Friday Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week *Overtime may be available or required. Flexibility may be required based on project needs.Compensation & BenefitsRate: $ 36.00 per hour Benefits: Health, 401(k), PTO & Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays are available to all W2 employees of IDS *Adjusted hourly rates and daily per diem may be available for non-local and/or travel assignments.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.