Construction Surveillance Technician; CST

Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)

Job
Date Posted:
February 4, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a detail‑oriented Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) with an active Government Security Clearance to support critical construction activities at our North Logan, Utah campus. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with the CST Supervisor and SDL Site Security Manager to ensure security protocols are maintained across multiple high‑priority construction projects. Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information while contributing to the advancement of cutting‑edge space technology.

• Accomplishes opening and closing procedures for the construction site as directed by the Site Security Manager and CST Supervisor
• Provides surveillance and monitors the activities of all personnel on the secure project site at all times
• Identifies and documents anomalies and variances in construction work performed in accordance with the approved construction plans and government requirements
• Per the Construction Security Plan (CSP), performs inspections on all construction materials, packages, boxes, crates, tools, and vehicles entering the construction site, searching for prohibited items or anomalies
• Identifies anomalies and variances in finished construction work against the official project construction plans
• Generates daily logs of construction activities and incident reports

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active U.S. Government secret security clearance (Top Secret (TS) clearance is preferred)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• General understanding of industrial security, law enforcement, and/or national security
• General knowledge of blueprints and other building plans
• General understanding of construction practices
• Ability to work independently to identify and assess and report unique security situations with innovative solutions geared to facilitate contract performance within the bounds of security requirements
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on clear and cogent presentation of complex information
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions
• Must have a professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, and be able to perform in a multi‑task, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail in a large, complex environment

• Top-Secret Clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance (SCI) Eligibility
• Field experience working ICD-705 construction projects, including escorting construction personnel and verification of building requirements
• Formal Training as a Construction Surveillance Technician

• This position may require lifting (up to 20 lbs.), standing, walking, and sitting throughout the workday
• Ability to walk across uneven surfaces of a construction site, frequently go up and down stairs, and walk long distances

• $44,000 - $75,000

Please visit our Benefits Page to learn more about the comprehensive benefits package we offer, including competitive salaries.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant's consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. The employer reserves the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice.

The employer does not refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability because of the person's need for an accommodation that would be required by the ADA. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.