Construction Surveillance Technician (DOS CONUS)

Cape Fox Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,700; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fox Corporation seeks a Construction Surveillance Technician for Mount Weather (Bluemont, VA). The role conducts site access control, monitors materials, and maintains daily activity logs to support security operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in surveillance or related fields, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3–5 years in security or surveillance.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI or eligible.
• Familiar with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Control access to construction sites and screen personnel.
• Monitor and log security-related activities and incidents.
• Inspect people, bags, boxes, and vehicles entering sites.
• Produce daily logs and report anomalies or incidents.
• Assist with material procurement for controlled areas.
• Maintain SSA security and secure storage contents.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Technical surveillance countermeasures

Blueprints analysis

Travel readiness

Office software familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SE631 certification (Construction Surveillance Technician)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Construction Surveillance Technician (Mount Weather - Bluemont, VA)

Job Title

Construction Surveillance Technician (Mount Weather - Bluemont, VA)

Responsibilities

• Control access to the construction sites.
• Screen and observe personnel within or to a construction site as appropriate, permitting only those on the Site Access List.
• Screen all materials and tools entering a construction site.
• Control the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and the contents thereof.
• Monitor and annotate in writing the observed actions of construction workers, comparing results with project documentation.
• Ensure all equipment, materials, and furnishings are x-rayed or examined, marked and escorted to the SSA or designated area.
• Assist the SSM with random selection and procurement of materials for construction and installation in, or contiguous to, controlled areas.
• Inspect all people, packages, bags, boxes, crates, tools, and vehicles prior to entering the construction site at the discretion of the SSM.
• Produce daily logs of all related activity and events.
• Report all security-related incidents.
• Report all anomalies and incidents of a counterintelligence nature directly to the SSM.
• Other duties as assigned by the SSM in coordination with the Lead CST.

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 to 5 years of total experience in one of the following areas:
  • Construction security surveillance
  • Technical surveillance countermeasures
  • Government security involving counterintelligence
  • Construction quality assurance
  • Hands‑on (documented) supervisory construction experience
  • Military Service
  • Law Enforcement
• Must have either an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI or be eligible for SCI.
• Familiar with typical office machines and administrative software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Meet physical requirements necessary for the job, including ability to navigate stairs and stand for extended periods; site may be unheated and open to elements.
• Ability for some travel if required.
• Possess a valid Department of State Construction Surveillance Technician (SE631) certification.
• Knowledge of construction disciplines, including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering principles.
• Capable of analyzing designs and blueprints, recognizing intended use and design concept.
• Capable of analyzing designs and structural complexities to prohibit exploitation for ulterior purposes.
• Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, PHOTOINT, IMINT techniques, and construction principles/devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services.
• Trained and experienced in all countermeasures employed to protect against technical penetration.
• Trained and thoroughly knowledgeable of the security levels required in various parts of each facility under construction or renovation.

* The requirement is not cumulative, meaning one year in each of the five areas does not equate to meeting the requirement.

The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $40.09 per hour for up to 40 hours per week. This includes a base hourly rate of $35 plus $5.09 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) for up to 40 hours per week as required by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations.

In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Category: Security (non-IT)

Location: Mount Weather (DOS) - Bluemont, VA 20135 US (Primary)