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Construction Surveillance Technician - SMD

Patriot Group International
California, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026
 
 
 
Patriot Group International Inc. is actively seeking candidates interested in a full time, non-exempt employment opportunities for cleared and experienced Construction Surveillance Technicians (CST) on a federal government construction project in Southern Maryland.

Job Description:

  • Observe and interact with construction workers to preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or any other type of hostile surveillance monitoring devices into finished construction. 
  • Screen all equipment, materials, and furnishings destined for use in the controlled construction area, using X-ray machines and any and all other methods of examination as outlined in the CSP and approved by the government.
  • Maintain daily logs during tour of duty to be submitted to the SSM.
  • Attend training in the operation of the proposed inspection equipment. 
  • Write detailed reports in English and complete the analyses of issues, findings, and security situations which require staff action.
  • Become thoroughly knowledgeable of customer security procedures and the level of security required in various parts of the facility under construction.


Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and have a U.S. Secret (S) Clearance.
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise: construction security surveillance, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, industrial or government security involving counterintelligence, construction quality assurance, or hands-on construction experience.
  • Have completed or be willing to complete a Construction Surveillance Technician Course. 
  • Capable of independent decision-making, possess a high degree of individual initiative, and able to function with minimal supervision.


Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable of construction disciplines, to include civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles. 
  • Capable of reading and analyzing designs and blueprints and recognizing the architect’s intended use.
  • Capable of analyzing designs and structural complexities intended to mask an ulterior purpose not intended by the architect.
  • Have 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.


Additional Requirements:

  • Able to stand for up to 8 hours
  • Able to work outdoors in summer heat and winter cold
  • Able to walk up to one half mile across uneven surfaces at construction site
  • Able to bend forward at the waist and knees
  • Able to climb stairs


Location: Southern Maryland, USA

Hours of Operation: Must be able to work weekdays and weekends as needed. 

Patriot Group International Inc. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors.  PGI is a veteran-owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries including austere and high-threat environments. 

 

DISCLAIMER:
  Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran, Disability. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.


  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.

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