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Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)

Falls Church, VA; Falls Church; Virginia; VA; Falls Church, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Join our team of 500+ front-line security professionals ensuring that our nation’s most precious assets are protected. As a physical security specialist, you will be provided with exceptional training and growth opportunities while playing a critical role in the workplace and mission security for a US intelligence community customer.

Are you Vigilant, Trustworthy and Patient?

If security is important to you, keep reading. These are the foundational qualities we are looking for in our Construction Surveillance Technicians!

We are actively conducting interviews for this position and encourage you to apply! This position is in Virginia.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

• Observe, inspect, and report construction site work.

• Evaluate and develop physical, personnel and technical security.

• Produce written reports or documents utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Conduct physical equipment searches and personnel searches while on site.

• Operate technical security devices, systems, and other monitoring devices as an individual or with a team.

• Report suspicious behavior, security infractions, and correlations between site blueprints and ICD-705 standards.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen at the time of application.

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance.

• If requested to, must be willing to take a polygraph and upgrade clearance.

• Required to work weekends, holidays, overtime as needed and travel to different site locations as directed by CST management.

• Must have at least 6 months of security experience and/or 2 years of construction/trades experience.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position.

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Able to stand for 8-12 hours per day.

• Able to walk on uneven surfaces and safely navigate an active construction site with debris and other trip hazards on the floor.

• Must be able to climb 5 flights of stairs multiple times within an 8-12 hour work shift.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds / 10 Kilograms.

• Must be able to make logical, mentally competent, and safe decisions when working on a construction site.

Preferred Experience:

• Relevant military experience would be transferrable (MOS to Include: MSG, Infantry, Technical Surveillance, Construction, and Security Protection Details).

• Prior experience with Microsoft Office programs.

• Prior experience with blueprint reading and construction projects (personal, residential and/or commercial).

• Background in providing security practices such as: executive protection, physical security, personnel security, site security.

• Construction knowledge - to include blueprint reading, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, concrete and finishing work.

• Understanding of the ICD-705 document of SCIF construction.

• Familiarity with Auto CAD or like products.

• OCONUS Experience.

• Possess a current Tourist Passport.

• Knowledge of construction safety, construction project cycles, and common nomenclature of material/equipment.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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