Construction Surveillance Technician
Apply Job ID 40148 Date posted 06/09/2026Job Family:
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Monitor cleared and un-cleared workers during designated phases of construction.
Inspect material, equipment and furnishings designated for use within Secure Areas of a construction site utilizing x-ray machines, metal detectors, visual or other approved method.
Read and analyze designs and blueprints and recognize the architect’s intended use -- CSTs shall be capable of analyzing designs and structural complexities, which are intended to mask an ulterior purpose not wanted by the architect.
Assist in the random selection of materials required for construction and installation in secure areas and areas contiguous to the secure space.
Must be open to specialized training and studying FBI policy, which will be included on the Training Roster
Maintain detailed daily logs during their shift; logs are to be submitted to their supervisor who will review them for accuracy and present them to the SSM.
Utilize varied means of inspection to include, but not limited to, metal detectors, x-ray machines, On-Linear Junction Detectors, and visual/physical examination of materials for clandestine technical devices.
What You Will Need:
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET/SCI" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
THREE (3) or more years of experience working in security or other relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree, FOUR (4) additional years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of degree.
Completion of a recognized Construction Surveillance Course, such as the SE630, sponsored by Department of State.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Have experience commensurate with the grade 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.
─Hands-on supervisory construction experience.Be knowledgeable of the principles of all construction disciplines, to include Civil, Architectural, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering.
Have knowledge of technical surveillance countermeasures, construction principles and devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.
Be able to effectively communicate in English, as well as be able to write detailed reports, analyses of problems, findings, and security situations requiring staff actions.
Be capable of independent decision - making, possess a high degree of individual initiative, and function with minimal supervision.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
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