Construction Surveillance Technician - Night Shift

Amentum • Falls Church, VA • 4h ago

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. Shifts can be from 1700-0500.

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.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

$25-$30

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment @type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/15/2026 - 09/29/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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) .

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