Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Team Lead | TS/SCI CI-Poly

Join IDS International’s National Security Services team supporting secure & mission-critical environments. The CST Team Lead supports secure construction site operations in Aurora, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Manage CST site coverage and provide day-to-day direction to CSTs
• Coordinate with government, customer, contractor, and security leadership
• Monitor construction activity and ensure site security procedures are followed
• Maintain daily logs, reports, incident documentation, and required security records
• Report security concerns, construction deviations, and potential risks through the proper leadership chain
• Provide site orientation to newly hired CSTs on local procedures, reporting expectations, documentation standards, and escalation requirements

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly) required
• U.S. Citizen
• 21 years or older (government requirement)
• Active CST certification required
• Bachelor’s or associate degree
• Secure construction, SCIF, SAP, CST, ICD 705, access control, escort, or physical security experience
• Ability to work on-site in an active construction environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work outdoors in summer heat and winter cold, walk up to 5 miles per day
• Must be able to perform duties requiring manual dexterity, verbal and written communication, and the ability to read, understand, and apply written and spoken instructions
• May require occasional lifting and/or movement of moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with NRO or NSA within the past 12–18 months for crossover suitability

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Must be able to work independently, follow site security procedures, remain alert and professional at all times, and perform duties in an active construction environment. While on duty, personal devices and non-work activities are not permitted when performing CST responsibilities or monitoring secure construction activity. Employees are not permitted to operate facility equipment or systems at any time.

Pay

$50.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health
• 401(k)
• PTO & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Available to all W2 employees of IDS.