Will “Security Installation Technician” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Keep informed of new products and developments.

• Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.

• Order replacement parts.

• Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.

• Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.

• Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.

• Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.

• Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.

• Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.

• 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.

• Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.

• Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.

• Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.

• Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.

• Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.