Compare Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers & Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $51,000
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $88,100

Similar skills & knowledge

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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

21 related certifications

Certification for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

29 related certifications

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