The Construction Surveillance Technician 2 - Top Secret

Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)

The Construction Surveillance Technician is responsible for performing access control functions at all vehicle and pedestrian entrances to the Secure Construction Site (SCS) according to the Construction Security Plan (CSP). In addition, the CST screens all non-cleared workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the SCS. The CST denies introductions of prohibited materials, such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items specified in the CSP and conducts random inspections of site areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform technical inspection of all individuals and/or vehicles seeking access to the site to ensure that no prohibited items are introduced into or onto the construction site and to ensure that no unauthorized individuals enter the site.
• Perform technical inspection of all materials and tools entering the site to identify clandestine technical devices or anomalies in the construction material or tools prior to access being granted.
• Perform access control functions at all site entry control points.
• Assist with the material inspection at the Secure Storage Areas.
• Escort any inspected materials to the Secure Construction Site as required.
• Report incidents at assigned posts or activity, as required, to the assigned CST Team Lead.
• Attend daily coordination meetings with the assigned CST team.
• May support the documentation of reported incidents if determined that written communication and organization skills are above average.
• Comply with CST Contractor’s Site Safety Plan as applicable to CST sub-function team activities.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum high school diploma or GED coupled with a minimum of four (4) years in construction security, physical security, industrial or government (Military, etc.) security required.
• Surveillance and Monitoring:
• Conduct continuous surveillance of construction activities to ensure compliance with security protocols and safety regulations.
• Monitor access to the construction site, ensuring only authorized personnel are allowed entry.
• Perform inspections of materials, equipment, and work areas to detect and prevent potential security breaches or unsafe practices.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain detailed logs of construction activities, incidents, and observations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on construction progress, compliance issues, and any observed irregularities.
• Report any security breaches, safety violations, or quality concerns to the appropriate authorities promptly.
• Be able to properly inspect various construction trades workers' tools, bags, vehicles, and material deliveries to identify anomalies in the workers' behavior or the contents indicative of foreign intelligence service tampering.
• Identify plumbing & HVAC/Mechanical components and materials; recognize telecommunication and electric equipment during inspection to identify anomalies in the material that could pose a clandestine technical threat.
• Recognize and properly inspect concrete delivery and pump trucks to determine any anomalies with the vehicle or its contents upon initial inspection.
• Distinguish and properly inspect various finishes and materials (insulation, ceiling tiles, raised access flooring, chair rail, molding, furniture, carpet, etc.) and tools associated with this work to identify any anomalies or tampering indicative of clandestine technical threats.
• Can identify Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
• Understand and can assess static security techniques and procedures.
• Understand and can assess various techniques used to emplace technical penetrations.
• Understand and can put into practice the use of inspection and detection tools and techniques.
• Understand and can put into practice vehicle search techniques.
• Understand and can put into practice personnel search techniques.
• Understand and can put into practice required Entry Documentation and Validity.
• Understand and can assess the operation of various access control systems, x-ray devices, and other detection systems.
• Understand and can assess the access requirements for various levels of security.
• Understand and can assess the security practices and procedures for various levels of security.
• Can produce written reports of attempts to gain unauthorized access.
• Understand and can put into practice the operation and maintenance of badging equipment.
• Top Secret clearance required.

DESIRED SKILLS :

• Previous CST experience at overseas or domestic project sites (2-3 projects) preferred.

Abilities :

• Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.