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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers and Technicians

Protect what matters most by installing, maintaining, and repairing security and smart home systems.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers and Technicians

About this Career Path

Protect what matters most by installing, maintaining, and repairing security and smart home systems.

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Environment

Security system technicians install and maintain home protection, life safety, and connected devices that comprise a security and smart home system. These devices include control panels, keypads, window/door sensors, smoke/CO detectors, video and doorbell cameras, communicators, and environmental sensors. They may also work with smart home devices such as voice assistants, garage door openers, lighting control, thermostats, door locks, and more. They are at the forefront of an ever-changing and evolving high tech industry.

Salary Breakdown

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers and Technicians

$52,150

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$32,280

ENTRY LEVEL

$50,940

MID LEVEL

$76,690

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers and Technicians

22

Current Available Jobs

85,500

Projected job openings through 2030

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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers and Technicians

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers and Technicians

K

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

K

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

K

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

K

KNOWLEDGE

Telecommunications

K

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

S

SKILL

Installation

S

SKILL

Speaking

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

S

SKILL

Active Listening

S

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

A

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

A

ABILITY

Oral Expression

A

ABILITY

Near Vision

A

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning