Construction Surveillance Technician (Night Shift)
$90,000–$90,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Observe, inspect, and document construction activities within secure project environments while monitoring personnel, materials, and equipment for unauthorized activity. Conduct physical searches of construction areas as required and operate technical surveillance equipment individually or as part of a team. Identify and report suspicious behavior, compare site conditions against blueprints and ICD 705 requirements, and coordinate with project personnel to support corrective actions. Prepare clear security reports using Microsoft Office applications and maintain continuous awareness of site conditions while following applicable safety and security procedures. Requires standing for 8–12 hours, navigating uneven surfaces, and climbing stairs multiple times per shift.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Willingness to complete a polygraph examination and upgrade clearance/access if required
- Minimum 6 months of security experience
- Minimum 2 years of construction or skilled trades experience
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying schedules based on mission requirements
- Ability to travel to different project locations as directed
- Ability to work safely and make sound decisions within an active construction environment
- Ability to stand for 8–12 hours during a work shift
- Ability to walk across uneven surfaces and navigate active construction areas
- Ability to climb 5 flights of stairs multiple times during an 8–12 hour shift
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Construction Surveillance Technician or supporting secure construction projects
- Knowledge of ICD 705 and SCIF construction requirements
- Experience reading construction blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Construction or trade experience involving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, or finishing work
- Experience with physical security, personnel security, site security, technical surveillance, or executive protection
- Relevant military experience, including security, infantry, construction, technical surveillance, or protection assignments
- Knowledge of construction safety, project lifecycles, materials, and equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar application
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