CAREER

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$50,940

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+10.3% (faster than the average)

Most Common Level of Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Career

What Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Do

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

Other Job Titles Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers May Have

Alarm Technician, Fire Alarm Technician, Home Security Alarm Installer, Install Technician, Installation Technician, Installer, Security Installation Technician, Security Installer, Security Technician, Service Technician

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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.

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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Overview

Career

What Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Do

Other Job Titles Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

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