The Construction Surveillance Technician is responsible for:

• Inspecting all construction materials, packages, bags, boxes, crates, and vehicles using x-ray equipment and other technical inspection tools.
• Perform visual inspections of all work performed by uncleared personnel for anomalies and to identify the introduction of clandestine technical devices.
• Reviewing construction drawings to ensure all construction performed is in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Conducting risk analysis to determine the level of surveillance coverage and types of inspection required throughout the construction life cycle.
• Preventing and/or taking note of any changes in construction that could potentially mask an ulterior purpose.
• Assessing the potential locations where clandestine technical surveillance devices could be used by hostile intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.
• Perform security escort and access control related duties as assigned.
• Understands Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, PHOTOINT, IMINT techniques and construction principles and devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.
• Understands and can put into practice basic technical surveillance techniques and procedures, and is familiar with state-of-the-art development of intercept devices.
• Can identify unauthorized materials.
• Understands and can assess industrial or government security requirements.
• Can identify Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
• Understands and can assess static security techniques and procedures.
• Understands and can put into practice the interpretation of blueprints and technical specifications.
• Understands and can put into practice construction security surveillance techniques.
• Understands and can put into practice vehicle search techniques.
• Understands and can put into practice personnel search techniques.
• Understands and can assess security practices/procedures for various levels of security.
• Can produce written reports of attempts to gain unauthorized access.
• Understands and can assess construction terminology, procedures and practices.
• Understands and can assess methods used to emplace technical penetrations or unauthorized materials.
• Understands technical security devices, systems, and other monitoring devices.
• Can report suspicious behavior.
• Must have a working knowledge of construction safety.
• Must be able and willing to work outdoors in inclement conditions.
• Must have the ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work independently in a detail oriented environment.
• Must be self-motivated and interested in continuing his/her education in the standard practices and procedures of the CSS industry.
• Must be willing to train and mentor entry-level (trainee) personnel.  

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Government-approved CST certification
• Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise: Construction security surveillance, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Industrial or Government security involving counterintelligence, construction quality assurance, or hands on supervisory construction experience.      

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of construction experience
• 5 years in construction security surveillance, technical surveillance countermeasures, industrial or government security.
• Previous CST experience at overseas or domestic project sites (2-3 projects).
• Counterintelligence or Intelligence Analysis. Naval Construction Battalion (CB) training.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction training.  

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