Construction Surveillance Technician (DOS CONUS)

Cape Fox Shared Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fox Shared Services seeks Construction Surveillance Technicians to support the DoS CST SSP, focusing on detecting unauthorized access and observing construction activity to prevent clandestine surveillance devices. The CST role requires strict adherence to safety and security protocols on site.

Responsibilities include access control, material screening, SSA management, and daily activity logs. Candidates must be physically fit and able to coordinate with the Site Security Manager on

Qualifications

• Professionally trained in surveillance and construction techniques.
• High level of physical fitness and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety regulations and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Control access to the construction sites.
• Screen and observe personnel within or to a construction site as appropriate.
• Screen all materials and tools entering a construction site.
• Control the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and the materials contained within.
• Monitor and annotate in writing observed actions and compare with project documentation.
• Ensure equipment, materials, and furnishings are x-rayed or examined and escorted to SSA or designated area.
• Assist with random selection and procurement of materials for construction and installation.
• Inspect all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, tools, and vehicles prior to entering the site.
• Produce daily logs of related activity and events.
• Report all security related incidents and anomalies with SSM coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SSM in coordination with the Lead CST.

Job description

The Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Physical Security Programs (PSP), Facilities Security Division (FSD), Domestic Building Branch (DBB) has a requirement for construction surveillance services utilizing Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) to support Construction Surveillance Detection Service operations via the CST Site Security Program (SSP). The specific goal of the CST SSP is to detect unauthorized access to controlled areas, deter the introduction of unauthorized materials to the site, and to observe activities of construction workers and/or visitors(s) on site to prevent the implantation of clandestine surveillance devices or systems into the structure being constructed.

Responsibilities

CSTs are individuals who are professionally trained in surveillance and construction techniques for the purpose of ensuring the security and integrity of a construction site, controlled access areas (CAA), and materials scheduled for use or inclusion in a controlled area. This role requires a high level of physical fitness, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining site security and project integrity. All duties must be performed in compliance with relevant safety regulations and security protocols.

The CST duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

• Control access to the construction sites.
• Screen and observe personnel within or to a construction site as appropriate. For reasons of Safety and Security, only those persons whose names appear on the "Site Access List" will be permitted to enter the job site unescorted. The Site Access List will be provided by the SSM.
• Screen all materials and tools entering a construction site.
• Control the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and the materials contained within.
• Monitor and annotate in writing, the observed actions of the construction workers as they accomplish their various construction tasks and compare the results with project construction documentation.
• Ensure all equipment, materials, and furnishings for use in specified areas are x-rayed, and or examined, then appropriately marked and escorted to the SSA or designated area.
• Assist the SSM with random selection and procurement of materials required for construction and installation in, or contiguous to, controlled areas.
• Inspect all persons, 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 with coordination with the Lead CST.