TS CST – OCONUS Construction Security Specialist

IDS International; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Incentives and bonuses

Job summary

IDS International is seeking Construction Surveillance Technicians (CST) to support Department of State construction projects abroad. CSTs monitor construction activities, inspect materials, and manage workers around secure areas to ensure safety and security.

The role requires an active Top Secret Clearance, 5+ years in construction security or related fields, English fluency, and the ability to deploy to remote locations for up to one year. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in construction security surveillance, technical surveillance counter measures, industrial or government security involving counterintelligence, or construction quality assurance.
• Able to analyze designs and blueprints, and to recognize architect’s intended use.
• Capable of walking eight floors of stairs repeatedly; no universal elevator access.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking of English.
• Meet medical/fitness requirements and be able to deploy to remote locations for up to one year.
• Hold an active passport.

Responsibilities

• Control access to construction sites.
• Screen and escort personnel within or to a construction site as appropriate.
• Screen and escort all material and tools within or to a construction site.
• Maintain control of construction material within or to the site.
• Control the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and contained material.
• Monitor and observe construction workers performing tasks.
• Ensure equipment and materials in specified areas are inspected.
• Assist SSM with random selection/procurement of materials.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Security assessment

Blueprint analysis

English fluency

Job description

IDS International is seeking Construction Surveillance Technicians (CST) to support Department of State construction projects abroad. CSTs monitor construction activities, inspect materials, and manage workers around secure areas to ensure safety and security.

The role requires an active Top Secret Clearance, 5+ years in construction security or related fields, English fluency, and the ability to deploy to remote locations for up to one year. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.