Construction Surveillance Technician I

At System High Corporation-a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023-2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer-we protect and advance the nation's most critical missions. As part of our team, you'll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you're driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At System High Corporation, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, System High is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Construction Surveillance Technician I to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Provide day-to-day security in support of SCIF & SAP construction efforts.

*Conduct security construction inspections as part of the secure construction build. Some of the areas for inspection require wearing a "fall harness" attached to safety lines.

*Must climb ladders and scaffolding to access secure construction Inspectable Areas.

*Assesses, identifies, and communicates recommendations for improvement of policies, procedures, and systems.

*Identifies threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks to the Controlled Construction Areas.

*Draft security incident reports and briefs government and civilian agencies including senior military leaders.

*Manages uniformed escort personnel and associated logs; assigns, trains, briefs site security duties and ensures timely reporting security incidents to site lead.

*Follow and enforce customers Standard Operation Procedures.

*Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element.

*Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative.

Basic qualifications:

*1 - 2 years related experience

*Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years exp.

*Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience

*Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years Education

*Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Security Clearance Requirements:

*Current Secret Clearance. Must be able to obtain TS/SCI

*Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

*Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Learning and Development:

Within the first 30 days must complete the follow training thru CDSE. Continuous training as needed is provided to all employees as warranted or identified by the customer, (e.g. USACE Fall Training, Secure Construction Inspection Criteria)

Physical Security and Special Access Programs Training:

*DOD Locks Approved to Safeguard Classified and Sensitive Materials

*Lock and Key Systems

*Exterior Lighting

*Electronic Security Systems

*Physical Security Measures

*Storage Containers and Facilities

*Physical Security Planning and Implementation

*Supply Chain Threat Awareness

*Special Access Program Security Annual Refresher

*US ARMY Corp of Engineer, USEACE ICD 705 Secure Construction Course

*ICD 705 Physical Security Construction Requirements for SAP

Shift Work:

*6 Days a week shift work

Physical Requirements:

*Must be able to be on feet 5-8 hours a day

*Must be able to be outside year-round, including in extremely cold weather

*Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding wearing a "fall harness"

*Must be able to see the construction site for inspection

*Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.

• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
• System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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