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

IDS International; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

401(k)

PTO & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Daily per diem

Job summary

IDS International’s National Security Services team is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) in Fairfield, CA. The CST supports secure construction environments by controlling site access, monitoring personnel, and documenting security findings. This role requires TS/SCI clearance with CI-Poly and U.S.

citizenship. There is CST training/certification available if not already certified, with emphasis on ICD-705 requirements and secure construction practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and CCTV systems.
• Ability to continuously monitor construction personnel and activities.
• Ability to document screenings, findings, and security logs.

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 reports and photographs documenting progress.
• Track and report status of security inspection milestones.
• Produce daily logs of all activities and events.
• Report security incidents and anomalies to the SSM.

Skills

Alarm systems experience

Continuous surveillance

Documentation & logs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Alarm systems

Metal detectors

X-ray devices

CCTV systems

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.

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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