Construction Surveillance Technician I

At System High Corporationa Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post ) a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025) and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employerwe protect and advance the nations most critical missions. As part of our team youll tackle complex security challenges across SAP SCI and Collateral programs. If youre 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 youll 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

Bachelors 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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