Security Alarm Technician

Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.

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

Order replacement parts.

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

Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.

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

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