Technical Surveillance Technician

Title:

Technical Surveillance Technician

Location:

Sterling, Virginia

Security Clearance:
Public Trust Clearance

Schedule:

Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent

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Job Summary:

The Technical Surveillance Technician (TST) will support the Cyber & Investigative Technology Group's Technical Services' Unit by providing task-specific, program and technical support in advance technical surveillance equipment and expertise in criminal investigations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, techniques, use and operation of various types of criminal electronic and surveillance technical equipment.
• Ability to install, operate and troubleshoot audio, video, tracking, and microwave transmission systems.
• Working knowledge concerning technical equipment and electronic surveillance matters.
• Ability to conduct and convey research on new equipment and systems.
• Ability to resolve problems relating to the use of electronics in surveillance.
• Ability to program systems, program routers, and understand cellular needs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing at a level of proficiency sufficient to effectively convey technical equipment, guidance, and instruction to Inspection Service personnel.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with law enforcement personnel at all levels, peers, managers, other agencies, and external vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize various computer hardware and software applications, such as Microsoft Office suite products, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to evaluate program performance, forecast needs, and coordinate hardware and software upgrades as needed.
• Ability to plan and carry out tasks and projects to completion within reasonable specified time frames without immediate supervision.
• Ability to provide reports and briefings to USPIS Management as required.

Work Duties and Tasks:

Included, but not limited to:

• Design, assemble, modify, test, and install complex technical surveillance equipment to support investigations.
• Serve as a technical expert and advise on equipment selection for specific cases.
• Provide formal and hands-on training to postal inspectors and technical surveillance specialists.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate vendor-supported maintenance when necessary.
• Research, develop, and implement new surveillance systems and technologies.
• Act as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies regarding the deployment and use of surveillance equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventory, distribution, and assignment of equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment, tracking repairs, replacements, and upgrades.
• Maintain oversight of TSU associated cellular data needs and ongoing service plans.
• Other duties related to the Technical Services Unit as assigned by the TSU Program Manager. This could include assisting with on-going TSU projects.

Minimum

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Significant work experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Demonstrated work experience (ideally a minimum of 2 to 5 years) in technical surveillance.
• Experience in technical surveillance equipment and/or operations being conducted related to law enforcement activities is desired but not required.

Clearance:

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements:

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.
• Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.

Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:
  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 10%
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
  Must be able to write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting:
  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management's…