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Construction Surveillance Technician

LocationFairfield, California, United States
TypeOnsite

Job Title


CST

Why IDS?


IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.


Locations


Travis AFB

Shifts Available


Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description


The position involves operating specialized inspection equipment and applying comprehensive knowledge of construction disciplines, including civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles. Responsibilities include reading and analyzing designs and blueprints to interpret the architect’s intended use, as well as identifying structural complexities that may conceal ulterior purposes. The role requires expertise in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures and familiarity with devices used by both hostile and friendly intelligence services for clandestine surveillance.

Additional duties include writing detailed reports in English, analyzing findings and security situations requiring staff action, and maintaining accurate daily logs throughout the tour of duty.

Key Duties


  • Operate proposed inspection equipment
  • Utilize knowledge of all construction disciplines, to include civil architectural, mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering principles.
  • Read and analyze designs and blueprints and recognize the architect's intended use.
  • Analyze designs and structural complexities, which are intended to mask an ulterior purpose not intended by the architect.
  • Exercise knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, construction principles, and the types of devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.
  • Write detailed reports in English and complete the analyses of issues, findings, and security situations which require staff action.
  • Maintain daily logs during their tour of duty.

Requirements


  • Experienced in constructing and maintaining SAPFs per DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1–4 and ICD 705 standards for SCIF compliance.
  • Skilled in using alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices, and CCTV systems.
  • Proficient in English for reading, speaking, and writing clear reports.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in one or more areas: construction security surveillance, TSCM, counterintelligence security, construction QA, or supervisory construction.
  • Ability to read blueprints and analyze designs, including identifying hidden structural complexities.
  • Knowledgeable in all construction disciplines and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.
  • Familiar with IC Tech Spec and devices used for clandestine surveillance.
  • Strong independent decision-making, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of writing detailed reports and analyses of security issues requiring action.

Compensation


$44 an hour

Questions?


Please reach out to [email protected] for additional questions or information.Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you.

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