Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Also called: Alarm Technician, Fire Alarm Technician, Installation Technician, Service Technician,

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

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.

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics
building and construction

Business

customer service

Communications

telecommunications

Basic Skills

talking to others
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Verbal

listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
order or arrange things

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Dependability
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Independence
Self Control
Stress Tolerance

You might use software like this on the job:

Operating system software

Microsoft operating system
Microsoft Windows

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

certificate after high school
high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$48,970

$31,180

$73,920