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

Austin NAWIC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

401(k)

PTO & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

IDS International is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) with TS/SCI clearance and CI-Poly to support security on active construction sites in Aurora, CO. You will monitor activities, read blueprints, and document findings to identify potential vulnerabilities.

A CST certification program may be available prior to assignment. The position offers an on-site schedule with a 40-hour work week, paid benefits, and a competitive hourly rate of $46.00.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI-Poly required.
• 1+ year of related experience in security or surveillance preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection and surveillance equipment.
• Read and analyze construction designs and blueprints to determine intended use.
• Analyze designs and structural complexities for potential security concerns.
• Apply knowledge of TSCM and surveillance detection principles.
• Write detailed reports in English documenting findings and security situations.
• Maintain daily logs during assigned shifts.

Skills

Surveillance

Blueprint reading

Technical reporting

English communication

TSCM knowledge

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Alarm systems

CCTV

X-ray devices

Metal detectors

Job description

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

Aurora, CO

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

The CST supports construction security operations within a cleared environment by monitoring site activities, analyzing construction designs, and identifying potential security vulnerabilities. This role operates on an active construction site and requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, apply knowledge of surveillance detection principles, and document findings. The CST is responsible for maintaining continuous observation of construction processes and ensuring adherence to security requirements.

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
• Read and analyze construction designs and blueprints to determine intended use
• Analyze structural designs and complexities that may conceal unintended or unauthorized purposes
• Apply knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and surveillance detection principles
• Write detailed reports in English documenting findings, issues, and security situations
• Maintain daily logs during assigned shifts

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

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:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Construction security surveillance
  • Technical surveillance countermeasures
  • Industrial or government security involving counterintelligence
  • Construction quality assurance
  • Supervisory construction experience
• Experience using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and closed-circuit television systems
• 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 construction disciplines (civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, electronic engineering)
• Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
• Familiarity with IC Tech Spec, Version 1.5.1 for ICD/ICS 705
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with NRO or NSA within the past 1218 months for crossover suitability

Work Schedule & Conditions

Schedule: MondayFriday

Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week

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

Compensation & Benefits

Rate: $ 46.00 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.

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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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