Security and fire alarm systems installers install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. They make sure that work meets the requirements of relevant codes.
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What do they typically do
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets; then position and terminate cables, wires and strapping
- Examine systems to locate problems such as loose connections or broken insulation
- Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans
- Use programming keypads to adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or cameras and attach electrical and telephone wiring
- Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to understand what materials are needed and how to install the system
- Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features to make sure they work correctly and to diagnose malfunctions
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Job Growth +1.3%
Job Opening 393
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- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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