Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) | Top Secret

IDS International; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IDS International’s National Security Services team in Annapolis Junction, MD, is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) with an active Top-Secret clearance. The CST supports secure construction operations by monitoring for ICD 705 compliance and documenting findings throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualified candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, possess an active CST certification or enroll in IDS’s CST training, and hold a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance is required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Active CST certification required or participation in IDS CST training program.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with ICD 705 secure construction requirements.
• Experience with alarm systems, metal detectors, X-ray devices, and CCTV systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection and surveillance equipment.
• Read and analyze construction designs and blueprints to determine intended use.
• Identify noncompliance with ICD 705 secure construction requirements.
• Maintain continuous observation of construction processes prior to enclosure.
• Write detailed reports and analyses of findings, issues, and security situations.
• Maintain daily logs during assigned shifts.

Skills

Surveillance

Security principles

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Alarm systems

Metal detectors

X-ray devices

CCTV systems

Job description

Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) with Top-Secret Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD

Join IDS International’s National Security Servicesteam 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 Responsibilities

• Operate inspection and surveillance equipment
• Utilize knowledge of construction disciplines, including civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles
• Read and analyze construction designs and blueprints to determine intended use
• Analyze structural designs and complexities that may conceal unintended purposes
• Apply knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and construction security principles
• Identify noncompliance with ICD 705 secure construction requirements
• Maintain continuous observation of construction processes prior to enclosure
• Write detailed reports and analyses of findings, issues, and security situations
• Maintain daily logs during assigned shifts

Required Qualifications

• Clearance : Active Top-Secret clearance required
• Citizenship : U.S. Citizen
• Age : 21 years or older *Note this is a government, not a company, requirement
• Certification : 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 assignment
• Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Required Experience :
  • Ability to perform construction surveillance in compliance with ICD 705 standards
  • Working knowledge of ICD 705 secure construction requirements
  • Ability to identify noncompliance with construction security standards
  • Understanding of secure construction methods that must remain observable prior to enclosure
  • Experience using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and closed-circuit television systems