Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) | TS/SCI CI-Poly

Lonestar State College; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO & Sick Leave

Job summary

IDS International is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) for a cleared assignment in a secure environment. The CST will control site access, monitor personnel and activities, and document security observations within an active construction site.

Qualified candidates must hold TS/SCI with CI-Poly, be a U.S. citizen, and have a high school diploma or GED. Training opportunities may prepare non-certified candidates for ICD-705 CST procedures in support of IDS programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI-Polygraph required.
• U.S. Citizen status required.

Responsibilities

• Control access to the construction site.
• Screen and escort personnel, materials, and tools entering or leaving the site.
• Monitor construction workers and activities during assigned shifts.
• Submit daily security reports and photographs documenting progress.
• Maintain daily logs and report security incidents and anomalies to the SSM.

Skills

Alarm systems

Metal detectors

X-ray devices

CCTV systems

Surveillance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security screening equipment

Job description

Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) with TS/SCI Clearance with CI-Poly Fairfield, CA

Join IDS International’s National Security Servicesteam supporting secure & mission-critical environments.

The CST supports construction security operations within a cleared environment by controlling site access, monitoring construction personnel and activities, and documenting security-related findings. This role requires continuous observation of construction processes, communication with site leadership, and reporting of inspection milestones and incidents. The CST operates within an active construction site and is responsible for maintaining security compliance and detailed documentation of all activities.

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

• Control access to the construction site
• Screen and escort personnel, materials, and tools entering or leaving the site
• Monitor construction workers and activities throughout assigned shifts
• Maintain communication with the Program Manager (PM) and site lead
• Submit daily reports and photographs documenting construction progress
• Track and report status of security inspection milestones
• Produce daily logs of all activities and events
• Report security incidents and anomalies, including counterintelligence concerns, to the SSM
• Conduct inspections and provide inspection reports, including photographic documentation

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly) required
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
• Age: 21 years or older *Note this is a government, not a company, requirement
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience

• Experience using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and closed-circuit television systems
• Ability to provide continuous surveillance of construction personnel and activities
• Ability to document screenings, findings, and security logs
• Ability to conduct inspections of secured and unsecured areas and materials

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and closed-circuit television systems
• Ability to provide continuous surveillance of construction personnel and activities
• Ability to document screenings, findings, and security logs
• Ability to conduct inspections of secured and unsecured areas and materials

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Overtime: Overtime is a requirement for this contract and is based on client needs (40–50 hours per week)

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate: $ 37.00 per hour + daily non-taxable per diem (MI&E and Lodging)*Bonus eligible
• Benefits: Health, 401(k), PTO & Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays are available to all W2 employees of IDS

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.

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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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