Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) | Top Secret

Idsinternational; Maryland; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

IDS International’s National Security Services team seeks a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) with active Top-Secret clearance to support secure construction operations at Annapolis Junction, MD. The CST monitors processes, documents findings, and ensures compliance with ICD 705 security standards within an active construction environment.

Responsibilities include operating surveillance equipment, analyzing designs and blueprints, producing detailed reports, and maintaining daily logs.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• U.S. Government-approved CST training and certification.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of ICD 705 secure construction requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection and surveillance equipment.
• Read and analyze construction designs and blueprints to determine intended use.
• Analyze structural designs and complexities that may conceal unintended purposes.
• Apply knowledge of TSCM and construction security principles.
• Identify noncompliance with ICD 705 secure construction requirements.
• Write detailed reports and analyses of findings, issues, and security situations.
• Maintain daily logs during assigned shifts.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

U.S. Citizen

Age 21+

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Alarm systems

Metal detectors

X-ray devices

Closed-circuit television

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.

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
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Required Experience:
  • U.S. Government-approved CST training and certification
  • 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
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints
  • Ability to analyze designs and structural complexities
  • Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and produce written reports and analyses

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods of time
• Position may require occasional lifting and/or movement of moderate amounts of weight, depending on assignment requirements

Work Schedule & Conditions

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week

*Overtime may be available or required. Flexibility may be required based on project needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Rate: $ 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.

Our Cleared Staffing Center of Excellence (COE) is a dedicated hub for secure and efficient talent acquisition. We connect a vetted network of cleared professionals with Intelligence Community (IC) staffing needs and trusted B2B partners.

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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.