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Construction Surveillance Technician

Jacobs and Careers
Falls, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026

Job Description

This is a Service Contract (SCA) position

Amentum is looking for security-minded and energetic individuals to start or extend their careers in national security. We work with customers in the Intelligence Community (IC) to provide vital mission support. Most assignment locations are within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) with advancement opportunities to support other United States Government customers at home and abroad. Amentum may have the ability to sponsor qualified candidates for initial background investigation and upgrade clearances to meet the mission needs.

The Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) is a physical security role responsible for securing, monitoring, observing, and reporting on the customer's construction projects and construction workers. The CST will provide reports to the customer and prevent the introduction of hostile surveillance monitoring devices for the construction project until final completion.

If you are looking to get started in government contracting, security, team management, surveillance, or just looking to join the IC, this is a great opportunity for you to work on the front lines of national security!

Responsibilities

  • Observe, inspect and report construction site work.
  • Maintain, evaluate and develop physical, personnel and technical security.
  • Produce written reports or documents utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Conduct physical equipment searches and personnel searches while on site.
  • Operate technical security devices, systems, and other monitoring devices as an individual or with a team.
  • Report suspicious behavior, security infractions, and correlations between site blueprints and ICD-705 standards.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment encompasses a variety of locations and conditions, including office settings and construction sites. The employee may be required to operate in environments where there is noise, dust, and dirt. Exposure to adverse weather conditions, such as heat, cold, and wind, is also possible. Physical demands of the job include prolonged standing, extensive walking within facilities, and the use of ladders and stairs. Employees must possess the capability to safely traverse uneven surfaces and navigate active construction sites, which may contain debris and other potential trip hazards. Furthermore, employees are expected to make logical, mentally competent, and safe decisions while operating within a construction site environment. The role necessitates the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds or 10 kilograms. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory and may include steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other relevant safety gear, depending on the specific tasks and conditions.

Required Qualifications

  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
  • Must be willing to take a polygraph, if requested.
  • Must have at least 6 months of security experience and/or 2 years of construction/trades experience.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime as needed and travel to different site locations as directed by CST management.
  • Able to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
  • Able to walk on uneven surfaces and safely navigate an active construction site with debris and other trip hazards on the floor.
  • Must be able to climb 5 flights of stairs multiple times within an 8-12 hour work shift.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds / 10 Kilograms.
  • Must be able to make logical, mentally competent, and safe decisions when working on a construction site.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant military experience would be transferrable (MOS to Include: MSG, Infantry, Technical Surveillance, Construction, and Security Protection Details).
  • Prior experience with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Prior experience with blueprint reading and construction projects (personal, residential and/or commercial).
  • Background in providing security practices such as: executive protection, physical security, personnel security, site security.
  • Construction knowledge - to include blueprint reading, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, concrete and finishing work
  • Understanding of the ICD-705 document of SCIF construction.
  • Familiarity with Auto CAD or like products.
  • Knowledge of construction safety, construction project cycles, and common nomenclature of material/equipment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Security clearance:

  • Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Falls Church, VA 22043 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Falls Church, VA 22043: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27

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