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Surveillance Role Player

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$23 - $28.25/hr

Surveillance Role Player Northern Virginia Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex ...

The Surveillance Role Player I will operate as a member of a surveillance role playing team conducting static, foot, vehicle and/or multi-mode surveillance of training personnel in urban and rural ...

The Surveillance Role Player I will operate as a member of a surveillance role playing team conducting static, foot, vehicle and/or multi-mode surveillance of training personnel in urban and rural ...

The Surveillance Role Player I will operate as a member of a surveillance role playing team conducting static, foot, vehicle and/or multi-mode surveillance of training personnel in urban and rural ...

The Surveillance Role Player I will operate as a member of a surveillance role playing team conducting static, foot, vehicle and/or multi-mode surveillance of training personnel in urban and rural ...

The Surveillance Role Player I will operate as a member of a surveillance role playing team conducting static, foot, vehicle and/or multi-mode surveillance of training personnel in urban and rural ...

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The Surveillance Role Player I will operate as a member of a surveillance role playing team conducting static, foot, vehicle and/or multi-mode surveillance of training personnel in urban and rural ...

The Surveillance Role Player I will operate as a member of a surveillance role playing team conducting static, foot, vehicle and/or multi-mode surveillance of training personnel in urban and rural ...

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How much do surveillance role player jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for surveillance role player in the United States is $23.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a surveillance role player during training exercises?

As a Surveillance Role Player, your main responsibility is to simulate realistic scenarios for law enforcement or military personnel during surveillance and counter-surveillance training. This often involves following designated routes, mimicking specific behaviors, and interacting with trainees as instructed. You'll need to adapt quickly to changing situations, maintain professionalism, and provide feedback based on your observations. Collaboration with instructors and other role players is essential to ensure the exercises are effective and realistic. This hands-on experience helps trainees build crucial real-world skills in observation and situational awareness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a surveillance role player?

To excel as a Surveillance Role Player, you typically need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and a background in law enforcement, military, or a related field. Familiarity with simulation software, surveillance equipment, and scenario-based training systems is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to follow instructions precisely are crucial soft skills for this position. These skills and qualities are important to ensure realistic training scenarios, enhance security preparedness, and support effective learning outcomes for trainees.

What is a surveillance role player?

A surveillance role player is a person who simulates the behavior of individuals being monitored in training exercises for security or law enforcement agencies. They often follow specific scripts, use disguises, and operate in controlled environments to help trainees practice surveillance techniques and improve observational skills.
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Infographic showing various Surveillance Role Player job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,820 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Surveillance Role Player

Core One

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$23 - $28.25/hr

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Job description

Surveillance Role Player

Northern Virginia

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

As a Surveillance Role Player you will play an essential part supporting a variety of missions for clients across the Department of Defense and for high-end national security customers. Your commitment to this program will help prepare our nation's finest for critical challenges they may face in the field. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in the realm of national security.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant experience as a Surveillance Role Player
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Possess a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as Role Players in varied scenarios involving 1 to 20 personnel, potentially working extended hours as needed
  • Meet physical requirements essential for role performance including walking outdoors, driving skills, map & navigational skills, and performing duties in austere weather conditions.
  • Engage in role-play scenarios which may vary by course and exercise
  • Conduct surveillance using foot, vehicle, and combination techniques
  • Observe and document student activities and deliver timely and comprehensive feedback
  • Supply vehicles and communications equipment as required for surveillance
  • Participate in scheduled training, including scenarios with extended hours, federal holidays, or overlapping courses
  • Adhere to traffic laws with a primary focus on safety during surveillance activities
  • Participate in scenario training provided to align methodologies with various agencies

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US