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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer

Operational-level

Also known as: Access Control Technician, Alarm Adjuster, Alarm Installation Tech (Alarm Installation Technician), Alarm Installer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer, you'll install, program, maintain, and repair crucial alarm wiring and equipment. Your work ensures buildings are safe and secure, adhering strictly to relevant codes. You'll work hands-on with tools, often wearing safety gear, while regularly communicating with clients and team members in person and over the phone. This role suits individuals who enjoy technical problem-solving, careful monitoring, and clear communication.
Fire Alarm SystemsSecurity SystemsLow Voltage SystemsAlarm InstallationElectronicsElectrical TechnologyBuilding SystemsEngineeringTechnicalAutomotive

A Day in the Life

You pull into the shop parking lot in suburban Phoenix, the sun already warming the pavement. First, you grab your personal protective equipment: safety glasses, work gloves, and steel-toed boots. You check the dispatch board on a tablet, noting today's two installation sites. Next, you meticulously load the work van, ensuring you have the right *CAT6 cable*, *smoke detectors*, *PIR motion sensors*, and a *Honeywell Vista 20P control panel*. A quick call to dispatch confirms your first appointment.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+6.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

8,500

per year (US)

Jobs today

86,300

in 2025 → 92,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This career is experiencing rapid growth, with an overall outlook of growing through 2035. About 8,500 job openings are projected each year, offering a median annual wage of $60,070. With experience, you can advance to specialize in complex systems integration or move into project management overseeing security and fire alarm installations.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Apprentice Electrician
  • Structured Cabling Technician
  • Junior Security Systems Installer

Where it can lead

  • Security Systems Integrator
  • Fire Safety Engineer
  • Project Manager (Security/Fire Alarms)

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly integrate into security and fire alarm systems, enhancing capabilities with predictive maintenance, smart diagnostics, and advanced threat detection. Installers will need to adapt by specializing in AI-integrated systems, network security, and complex troubleshooting, shifting from purely manual installation to more sophisticated integration and calibration roles. This evolution will require continuous learning in new technologies.

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Salary

$60,070

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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