The Work

The Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) is a highly specialized security professional responsible for maintaining strict oversight of sensitive construction projects to prevent espionage, sabotage, and the clandestine installation of technical surveillance or listening devices. The CST acts as a critical part of the security team, working on high-security government facilities, sensitive data centers, and other secure construction environments.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Oversee un-cleared construction personnel and provide worker escorts in sensitive project areas to ensure security protocols are followed at all times.
• Material Inspection: Verify that tools, equipment, and building materials arriving at the site are free from tampering or the presence of concealed surveillance threats.
• Blueprint Review: Analyze construction blueprints and architectural drawings, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) layouts, to identify potential vulnerabilities or unauthorized changes.
• Log Maintenance: Maintain detailed records of personnel entry/exit times, document daily progress of on-site construction, and capture photographic evidence for accreditation packages.
• Incident Reporting: Promptly report any observed suspicious behaviors, security incidents, or protocol violations to the Site Security Manager (SSM).
• Access Control: Enforce secure access to job sites by managing visitor escort teams, performing identification checks, and maintaining delivery logs.
• Surveillance & Monitoring: Ensure construction site security at all stages by conducting comprehensive monitoring and unobtrusive observation of daily site operations.
• Compliance with ICD 705: Ensure adherence to security protocols and technical specifications as mandated by Intelligence Community Directive 705 (ICD 705), pertinent to the construction and certification of secure facilities.
• Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM): Support awareness of clandestine surveillance technologies and implement preventative measures against covert listening, recording, or tracking devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 1 to 5 years of combined experience in construction security surveillance, construction quality assurance, or hands-on supervisory construction.
• Completion of a recognized 40-hour CST certification course, such as the Department of State SE-630/SE-631 training or another equivalent government-approved program.
• Active Top Secret /SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with architectural, civil, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) blueprints and the ability to identify potential anomalies or risks.
• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., security or construction management) is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of intelligence community directives, specifically ICD 705 compliance.
• Working understanding of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) to mitigate risks of hidden surveillance devices.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits 

• SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
• Telemedicine
• Dental & Vision
• EAP
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional secure facility environment, with the ability to work onsite.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.