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Construction Surveillance Technician

IDS International
United States, California, Fairfield
Feb 13, 2026
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 U.S. Citizen. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Have and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with polygraph U.S. Government Security Clearance. Active CST certification, preferred. In good physical health and meet medical requirements for the position. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experienced in the use of alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray device, and closed-circuit television systems. Minimumfive years'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 supervisory construction. May be required to take and successfully pass a blue-print reading pre-test to verify minimum skills in reading drawing/blueprints. Capable of learning principles of all construction disciplines, to include Civil, Architectural, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering. Capable of reading and analyzing designs/blueprints and recognizing architect's intended use. Capable of analyzing designs and structural complexities, which are intended to mask an ulterior purpose not wanted by the architect. Have knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, construction principles and devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance. Familiarity with the IC Tech Spec, Version 1.5.1 for ICD/ICS 705 Able to effectively communicate in English, as well as be able to write detailed reports, analyses of problems, findings, and security situations which require staff actions. Compensation $44 an hour Questions? Please reach out to [emailprotected] 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. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.