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Occupation

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

$60,070 medianBright outlookTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 49-2098.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
  2. 02Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
  3. 03Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
  4. 04Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
  5. 05Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
  6. 06Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
  7. 07Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
  8. 08Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.
  9. 09Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
  10. 10Keep informed of new products and developments.
  11. 11Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.
  12. 12Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Alarm TechnicianFire Alarm Technician (Fire Alarm Tech)Installation TechnicianService TechnicianHome Security Alarm InstallerInstall TechnicianInstallerSecurity Installation TechnicianSecurity InstallerSecurity Technician (Security Tech)

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Knowledge the job leans on

Public Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceTelecommunicationsBuilding and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageMechanical

Skills that carry over from service

InstallationJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingRepairingTime Management