Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) - DoD

Requirements

• Completion of a 40-hour industry-recognized CST certification course
• Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government secure construction projects

Required Expertise And Skills

• U.S. Government security policies, directives, standards, and accreditation processes
• Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) principles and practices
• Identification of technical surveillance techniques, foreign intelligence devices, and counterintelligence threats
• Photo Intelligence (PHOTOINT) and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) techniques
• Identification of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
• Identification of unauthorized materials and methods used to place technical penetrations
• Recognition and reporting of suspicious behavior
• Construction security surveillance techniques
• Inspection techniques and methodologies
• Conducting inspections of completed work for compliance and anomalies
• Secure logistics of materials and controlled transportation
• Technical surveillance of personnel
• Drafting construction site security plans, accreditation support plans, transportation security plans, and pre-construction checklists
• Conducting sound testing for STC-rated structures
• Interpretation of construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Foundations and concrete systems, including reinforcement bar, caissons, footers, and forms
• Structural steel, welding, fireproofing, and finishing work
• Wall construction systems
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems
• HVAC/mechanical systems including chillers, condensers, ducting, and piping in secure environments
• Electrical systems including power distribution, low-voltage systems, conduit, breakers, and grounding
• Telecommunications systems including: wiring, splicing, patching, switching, and associated vulnerabilities
• QA/QC practices and systems for structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications installations
• Identification of technical exploitation risks during construction and installation phases
• Access control and site security design and setup
• Static security techniques and procedures
• Vehicle search techniques
• Personnel search techniques
• Industrial and government security requirements
• Familiarity with EU manufacturers and construction materials (e.g., rebar, HVAC components, doors, windows, lighting, concrete)
• Observing manufacturing procedures and escorting/transporting materials from multiple EU manufacturers to Secure Storage Areas (SSAs)
• Operation of X-ray machines and metal detectors
• Provision and maintenance of required health, safety, and equipment certifications
• Producing detailed written reports documenting activities, inspections, investigations, anomalies, deficiencies, and incidents
• Accurate documentation of construction security processes and findings
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and procedures
• High attention to detail and situational awareness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Ability to work independently in controlled and high-security environments