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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

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

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Currently Employed: 63,800

Yearly Projected Openings: 3,670

Typical Hourly Wage: $15.31 - $23.98

Typical Annual Salary: $31,800 - $49,900

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions.
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets; then position and terminate cables, wires and strapping.
Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.

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