# Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

> Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-2098.00
- **Summary:** Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

## Aliases

- Alarm Technician
- Fire Alarm Technician (Fire Alarm Tech)
- Installation Technician
- Service Technician
- Home Security Alarm Installer
- Install Technician
- Installer
- Security Installation Technician
- Security Installer
- Security Technician (Security Tech)
- Access Control Technician
- Alarm Adjuster

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms. | Core | 4.A.4.a.1.a |
| Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ad |
| Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.v |
| Repair electrical components. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs. | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Plan work procedures. | 4.A.2.b.6.b |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ad |
| Explain use of products or services. | 4.A.4.a.1.a |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise. | 4.A.2.b.3.a |
| Run wiring to connect equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Document operational activities. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Lay cables to connect equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 4.07 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.75 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.75 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.63 |
| Telecommunications | knowledge | 3.58 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.5 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.5 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Installation | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.38 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.38 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.38 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.31 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.13 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.12 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.11 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.03 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Traceroute | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Exacq Technologies software | Video creation and editing software | no | no |
| Microsoft Hyperterminal | Platform interconnectivity software | no | no |
| Traceroute | Network monitoring software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.98 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.75 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.74 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.61 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.57 |
| Contact With Others | 4.55 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.49 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.39 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.33 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.33 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.33 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.3 |
| E-Mail | 4.13 |
| Time Pressure | 4.08 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.07 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.05 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.92 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.9 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.86 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.8 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.77 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.75 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.61 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.53 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.52 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.49 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 3.46 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.43 |
| Level of Competition | 3.38 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.14 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.13 |
| Exposed to High Places | 3.11 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.05 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.94 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.92 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.87 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 2.79 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.76 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.52 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.42 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 48.58 |
| High School Diploma | 41.41 |
| Some College Courses | 8.41 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 1.6 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.67 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.19 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.94 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 4.8 |
| Dependability | work_style | 4 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.97 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 3.43 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.35 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 3 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 2.5 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.46 |
| Integrity | work_style | 2.28 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 2.1 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.58 |
| Sales | specific_interest_area | 1.58 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.52 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27-4015.00 | role-27-4015-00 | Lighting Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 49-2096.00 | role-49-2096-00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Primary-Short |
| 49-2093.00 | role-49-2093-00 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Primary-Short |
| 49-2022.00 | role-49-2022-00 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Primary-Short |
| 49-2094.00 | role-49-2094-00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Primary-Short |
| 47-2111.00 | role-47-2111-00 | Electricians | Primary-Long |
| 49-2021.00 | role-49-2021-00 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | Primary-Long |
| 17-3023.00 | role-17-3023-00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 51-8012.00 | role-51-8012-00 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Primary-Long |
| 13-1199.07 | role-13-1199-07 | Security Management Specialists | Primary-Long |
| 49-2095.00 | role-49-2095-00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Supplemental |
| 49-2091.00 | role-49-2091-00 | Avionics Technicians | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction | construction |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction Trades | construction-trades |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 59300
- **Mean Wage:** 60040
- **Pct10Wage:** 38410
- **Pct25Wage:** 47330
- **Pct75Wage:** 71340
- **Pct90Wage:** 81980
- **Employment:** 81510
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 54570 | 59110 | 11.43 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 18140 | 60500 | 4.23 |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 11090 | 60470 | 19.57 |
| 238220 | 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | National industry | 6370 | 60700 | 9.51 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 5970 | 54920 | 1.87 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 660 | 59540 | 0.09 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 430 | 46450 | 0.31 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 250 | 81900 | 0.04 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 220 | 48070 | 0.03 |
| 238290 | 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | National industry | 190 | 57890 | 2.34 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 190 | 55070 | 0.03 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 140 | 59770 | 0.06 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 11090 | 19.57 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 54570 | 11.43 |
| 238220 | 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | National industry | 6370 | 9.51 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 18140 | 4.23 |
| 238290 | 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | National industry | 190 | 2.34 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 5970 | 1.87 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 430 | 0.31 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 660 | 0.09 |
- **Count:** 20

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.82 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.6926484 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.454108 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.6848876 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 38
- **Percentile:** 36
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 29 | felten_aioe |
| 30 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 55 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.6926484 | 29 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.26666666666666666 | 30 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.16263993775680374 | 55 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.82
- **Percentile:** 66
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.06666666666666667
- **Beta:** 0.16666666666666666
- **Gamma:** 0.26666666666666666

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keep informed of new products and developments. | 0.013865551397031333 | 3.79 |
| Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements. | 0.011092441117625067 | 4.04 |
| Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties. | 0.004416434889424795 | 4.1 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 10.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 93
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 9.4
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 62
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 85.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 94.9

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Ai Playbook

- **Trusted Task Count:** 2
- **Task Count:** 2
- **Total Sample:** 89
- **Autonomy Median:** 4
- **Dominant Collaboration:** directive
- **Automation Share:** 44.94
- **Work Use Percent:** 77.53

### Collaboration

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| directive | 44.94 |

### Use Case

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| work | 77.53 |

### Delegated Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Collaboration | Autonomy Median | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements. | 0.005200650081260158 | directive | 4 | 52 |
| Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties. | 0.0037004625578197278 | directive | 4 | 37 |

### Boundary Tasks

| Task | Human Needed Percent | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements. | 100 | 52 |
| Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties. | 89.1891891891892 | 37 |

### Seed Prompts

| Prompt | Collaboration |
| --- | --- |
| Do this for me: consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust. | directive |
| Do this for me: prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust. | directive |
- **Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 16
- **Skills:** 38
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 10
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 8a5b738139c28ba9