Construction Surveillance Technician

Chenega Security SBU; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security services company is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician in Washington, DC. The role involves monitoring non-cleared workers on federal construction sites, conducting inspections, and enforcing security protocols. Candidates must have a Top Secret clearance and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of construction disciplines are essential. The position may require workdays and weekends, thus reliable transportation is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance required.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction security surveillance.
• Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.

Responsibilities

• Actively watch and escort non-cleared construction workers.
• Conduct random inspections of all site areas and bags.
• Keep daily logs, photos, and incident reports.

Skills

Knowledge of construction disciplines

Experience in construction security surveillance

Analytical ability with designs and blueprints

Independent decision making

Job description

Hold a TS clearance and a background in security? We are looking for a Construction Surveillance Technician to join our team in DC! The Construction Surveillance Technician will observe non-cleared construction workers for any intrusion of hostile or non-permitted materials into a federal government construction project.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Actively watch and escort non-cleared construction workers
• Deny introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items as specified by the Accrediting Official (AO) or designee
• Conduct random inspections of all site areas and bags to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought onto the site
• Keep daily logs, photos, and writing incident reports as needed
• Report all anomalies and incidents of counterintelligence nature
• Handle various other duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Top Secret Clearance required.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction security surveillance, technical surveillance countermeasures, industrial or government security involving counterintelligence.
• DOS (SE-630) Construction Surveillance Technician certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable of construction disciplines, structural designs and complexities.
• Able to work a consistent full-time or part-time guard schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Must be able to work workdays and most weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of all construction disciplines, to include civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principals.
• Shall be capable of reading and analyzing designs and blueprints, and recognizing the architects intended use.
• Shall be capable of analyzing designs and structural complexities, which are intended to mask an ulterior purpose not intended by the architect.
• Shall have knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, construction principles, and the types of devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.
• Ability to become thoroughly knowledgeable of the customer’s security procedures and the level of security required in various parts of each facility under construction.
• Must be able to write detailed reports in English and complete the analyses of issues, findings, and security situations which require staff action.
• Shall be capable of independent decision making, possess a high degree of individual initiative and be able to function with minimal supervision.