Construction Surveillance Technician; CST WHB

• Location CONFIDENTIAL,Washington DC, DC, 20066,United States
• Base Pay $45.00 / Hour
• Job Category Construction Surveillance Technician, Physical Security, Security
• Industry Defense & Space, Security & Investigations, Construction
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Cen Core is seeking cleared Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) to support a secure construction program in Washington, D.C. This role provides day and night shift coverage for construction surveillance activities in support of national security requirements. The CST will monitor construction-related activity, help maintain site security standards, and support secure operations for a one-year program beginning October 1, 2026. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to work a Monday–Friday schedule with weekend support as required.

• Provide construction surveillance support for a secure construction environment.
• Monitor assigned work areas during day or night shift coverage to support site security requirements.
• Observe construction-related activity and report concerns, unusual activity, or potential security issues through the appropriate channels.
• Support compliance with site access, security, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate professionally with site personnel, security staff, and program leadership as needed.
• Maintain awareness of scheduled work, shift requirements, and coverage needs throughout assigned periods.
• Support weekend coverage or overtime requirements when operationally necessary.
• Perform duties in a reliable, professional manner consistent with contract and mission requirements.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts, including day or night shift assignments.
• Ability to support weekend work, overtime, or adjusted coverage needs as required.
• Ability to follow security procedures and maintain professionalism in a secure construction environment.

• Prior experience supporting construction surveillance, secure construction, physical security, access control, or related security operations.
• Experience working on federal, cleared, or national security programs.
• Familiarity with shift-based site coverage and secure facility procedures.
• Strong reporting, observation, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Dependability and punctuality in shift-based operations.
• Professional communication and judgment.
• Ability to follow established procedures and elevate issues appropriately.
• Discretion when working in cleared or sensitive environments.
• Team-oriented approach to coverage and coordination.
• Adaptability to changing site needs, shift assignments, and operational priorities.

This position is based on-site in Washington, D.C. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with 8‑hour shifts and day or night shift coverage. Weekend work, overtime, and schedule adjustments may be required based on operational needs. The position supports a secure construction environment and may require standing, walking, observing assigned areas, and working around active construction activity. Candidates must be free of color blindness.

At Cen Core, we deliver security solutions that support critical national security missions. We specialize in designing, building, securing, and maintaining advanced technology environments at the intersection of emerging technology and national security. We are seeking a dependable, cleared professional to join our team in support of secure construction surveillance and physical security…