Description
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Support
- Relationships
- Independence
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Self-Control
Tasks
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
- Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
- Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
Work Activities
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Detailed Work Activities
- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Technology Skills
- Operating system software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Network monitoring software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Near Vision
- Oral Expression
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Installation
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Public Safety and Security
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Telecommunications
- Building and Construction
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Fire Alarm ITM Specialist for Facility ManagersCertifying Organization
National Fire Protection Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Sprinkler ITM Specialist for Facility ManagersCertifying Organization
National Fire Protection Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Video TechnicianCertifying Organization
Electronic Security Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level IIICertifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Smart Home CertificationCertifying Organization
Residential Real Estate Council
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $43,858 |
| Median (50%) | $53,677 |
| High (90%) | $75,265 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $50,964 |
| Mid Level | $65,258 |
| Senior Level | $68,300 |
| Expert Level | $90,784 |
Employability
There are currently 86,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 93,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 9%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 9%
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