SMX is searching for a Junior Construction Surveillance Technician to support our government client and to lead a team that will be responsible for the maintenance and management of all Marine Corps office spaces in the Pentagon and the Arlington Service Center (ASC). Within AR, the Security Programs and Information Management Branch (ARS), is responsible for providing access control requirements and security guidance for renovations and new construction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspecting all construction materials, packages, bags, boxes, crates, and vehicles using x-ray equipment and other technical inspection tools
• Perform visual inspections of all work performed by uncleared personnel for anomalies and to identify the introduction of clandestine technical devices
• Reviewing construction drawings to ensure all construction performed is in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Conducting risk analysis to determine the level of surveillance coverage and types of inspection required throughout the construction life cycle
• Preventing and/or taking note of any changes in construction that could potentially mask an ulterior purpose
• Report suspicious behavior
• Produce written reports of attempts to gain unauthorized access
• Perform security escort and access control related duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience 

• Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain TS/SCI eligibility
  • US Citizenship is required for work on DOW contract
• Ability to learn, assess, and implement the following:
  • Industrial/government security requirements as well as static security techniques and procedures
  • Interpreting of blueprints and technical specifications
  • Construction security surveillance techniques
  • Vehicle and personnel search techniques
  • Security practices/procedures for various levels of security
  • Construction terminology, procedures and practices
  • Methods used to emplace technical penetrations or unauthorized materials
  • Understanding of technical security devices, systems, and other monitoring devices
  • Working knowledge of construction safety
• Must be able and willing to work outdoors in inclement conditions
• Must have the ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work independently in a detail oriented environment
• Must be self-motivated and interested in continuing his/her education in the standard practices and procedures of the CSS industry

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise is strongly desired: Construction security surveillance, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Industrial or Government security involving counterintelligence, construction quality assurance, or hands on supervisory construction experience

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