Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Outstanding past performance built IDS’s reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations.
IDS International is seeking Security Monitors to support a federal agency escort program on active construction sites. Work will be performed on-site in Chantilly, VA or at Fort Belvoir.
Responsibilities:
- Verify and confirm that all uncleared personnel are free of all items/devices with prohibited functionality as outlined in the provided prohibited items list. This includes the person themselves, as well as any devices, tools and tool bags, or carts.
- Promptly report all items/interest of concerns to appropriate onsite focals.
- Work in project areas where sensitive systems are in operations – adhering to/ensuring that proper mitigations are employed as stipulated by customer for mission protection.
- Adhere to restricted area site security mandated requirements.
- Maintain a professional and customer service decorum.
- Maintain demonstrated operational knowledge of site security procedure and policies.
Worksite Conditions:
- Work in and around active construction areas and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA.
- Work in industrial locations (mechanical and electrical rooms, etc.)
- Perform duties, outside, in all seasons and weather events.
- Work in alternative locations as required, work government holidays as required or as requirements dictate.
- Night/ off-hours work as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Must currently hold an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence Scope polygraph (CI poly)
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be able to walk long distances daily, climb stairs / step ladders / roof hatch, ladders, etc.
- Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time, remain alert and awake at all times, work flexible schedule as time/requirements necessitate.
- Demonstrated abilities to perform tasks independently with self-governance in accordance with site directives/policies.
What We Do
Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism.
Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses.
For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas.
Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.
