Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) | Top Secret

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

IDS International is hiring a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) in Annapolis Junction, MD, supporting the National Security Services team. The CST will monitor secure construction operations, ensure ICD 705 compliance, and document findings while maintaining security awareness throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualified candidates will have a Top-Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a CST certification.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Age 21 years or older; government requirement.
• Active CST certification is required for assignment; CST training may be available.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection and surveillance equipment.
• Read and analyze construction designs and blueprints.
• Identify noncompliance with ICD-705 secure construction requirements.
• Write detailed reports and analyses of findings and security situations.
• Maintain daily logs during assigned shifts.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Age 21+

Security training readiness

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
• 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.

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.

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