Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) – NBSD - San Diego, CA

The Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) shall implement and exercise knowledge of ICD-705 standards, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM), construction principles, and types of devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance. Additionally, CSTs shall maintain compliance with the Construction Security Plan (CSP). Follow and perform all duties stated in the CST Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ICD-705. CSTs will use established security procedures to deter technical penetrations and thwart implanted technical collection devices in support of the Site Security Manager. CSTs will be required to conduct the following basic tasks:

• CSTs shall identify and report anomalies, vulnerabilities, breaches, violations, unauthorized activities or potential risks that deviate from the CSP and ICD-705 within 24 hours. All aberrations will be reported via an incident report to the SSM.
• CSTs shall enforce access control procedures for all construction personnel, visitors, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the site. Enforce procedures to deny unauthorized access when necessary.
• CSTs shall coordinate with the SSM, site security personnel, and construction workers to enforce all applicable security measures.
• CSTs shall conduct thorough and continuous physical inspections and physical surveillance of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential security threats and prohibited items. Inspections include construction materials, finished and unfinished construction work, tools, equipment, personnel, and personal items such as bags, lunch boxes, etc.
• CSTs shall ensure and monitor all construction personnel adhere to security protocols and procedures. Observe and interact with the construction workers as they accomplish their various tasks to preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or any other type of hostile surveillance monitoring devices into the finished construction.
• CSTs shall photograph and continuously monitor the construction of secure spaces and document all steps to support final accreditation package.
• CSTs shall document daily activities and maintain accurate and detailed logs of daily activities, inspections, and incidents. Activities and logs should be submitted to the SSM daily/weekly.
• CSTs shall perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the SSM.
• CSTs are required to use the approved government inspection equipment to screen all equipment, materials, and furnishings intended for use in the controlled construction area. This ensures that the construction materials have not been altered or tampered with in any way.
• CSTs shall escort uncleared personnel as required/needed.
• CSTs shall provide weekly activity summaries to the COR and SSM.
• CSTs shall comply with all site-specific safety policies and wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and steel or composite toe boots while on the secure construction site.
• CSTs shall maintain a professional demeanor and conduct in all interactions.
• CSTs shall utilize knowledge of all construction disciplines including civil architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles.
• CSTs will read and analyze designs and blueprints and recognize the architect’s intended use.
• CSTs are required to document the following:
  • Detailed descriptions of all construction activities including date, time, location, person(s) completing work, work being performed, and accompanying photos.
  • Detailed descriptions of all security incidents involving personnel that occur on the SCS including date, time, persons involved, description of incident, reporting CSTs, and accompanying photos (if applicable).
  • Detailed descriptions of all construction close-ins/seal-ins include date, time, location, Type of close-in/seal-in, person(s) completing work, monitoring CST(s), and accompanying photos.
  • Complete access control log of all personnel who access and exit the secure construction site including full name, date/time entered, date/time exited.
  • Complete list of all vehicles that access the Secure Construction Site including date, time of entrance, time of exit, driver’s name, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate number, and reason for entrance.
  • Detailed daily opening and closing log of construction site.
• CSTs are required to be capable of operating the following equipment:
  • Handheld Metal Detector Wands
  • Two-way Radios
  • Inspection Mirrors
  • Badging Equipment
  • Closed Circuit Television Systems
  • Microsoft Office Applications

• CSTs must have an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with a favorably completed T5 or T5R equivalent investigation.
• CSTs must have no impediments to gaining and maintaining facility access to Naval Base San Diego.
• CSTs must hold a valid certificate for the successful completion of a forty (40) hour or greater CST Training Course.
• CSTs must have security experience specifically related to Special Projects following ICD 705 construction, intelligence operations, counterintelligence operations, counter-surveillance operations, technical surveillance countermeasures, physical security, or a combination of these experiences.
• CSTs must have one (1) years’ experience working as a CST, Site Security Coordinator (SSC) or Site Security Manager (SSM) on ICD-705 construction projects or working as a Physical Security, Special Security Officer (SSO).
• CSTs must have knowledge of technical listening devices commonly used by foreign intelligence services. Experience identifying threats, vulnerabilities and potential risks. The ability to inspect materials being delivered. Experience continuously monitoring the construction of secure spaces and documenting all steps to support final accreditation packets.
• CSTs shall be fluent in writing and speaking English to provide detailed reports and complete the analysis of issues, findings, and security situations which require staff actions.
• CSTs must be capable of independent decision making, possess a high degree of individual initiative, and be able to function with minimal supervision.