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Working As An Alarm Technician

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

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$43,420
Average Salary

What Does An Alarm Technician Do At Urban Alarm

* The work includes intrusion alarm systems, commercial fire alarm, access control, intercom / telephone entry systems, and IP video surveillance.
* Prepare for installations by reviewing installation orders and gathering equipment, supplies, and tools.
* Plan security/fire alarm installations by surveying and evaluating location, identifying alarm installation requirements, and laying-out equipment and wiring plan.
* Establish security/fire alarm system by installing equipment, running and pulling wiring, programming and calibrating equipment, as well as adhering to codes, regulations, and standards.
* Verify security/fire alarm system functioning by testing equipment, connections, and signals as well as identify and correct problems.
* Maintain records by documenting installation.
* Maintain customer rapport by resolving concerns and answering questions.
* Maintain safe and secure work environment by following safe practices and keeping security information confidential.
* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications and working with demonstration products.
* Able to work with the following technologies: DMP, Exacq IP Video, Brivo Access Control, GE/ITI, DSC, Honeywell, Videofied, and more

What Does An Alarm Technician Do At Cook Security Group

* Travels to client's site for alarm failure troubleshooting, repair, and servicing.
* Troubleshoots, repairs, and services electronic and physical security equipment.
* Accounts for all service tools/equipment and all job parts/inventory.
* Tests all serviced systems and equipment to ensure proper performance and compliance with customers requirements and all applicable codes.
* Communicates important project status information to management and customers as necessary.
* Conducts site surveys upon request of management.
* Completes and turns in all required electronic paperwork in a timely manner according to established procedures and deadlines, i.e. timesheets, expense reports, change orders, equipment transfers, etc.
* Maintains and controls assigned truck stock inventory in an organized manner.
* Reports stock items during company inventory audits.
* Maintains control, and safeguards all company or customer property or information of which employee has been entrusted.
* Ensures company vehicle is maintained according to established standards and keeps vehicle clean, inside and out.
* Performs other duties as required

What Does An Alarm Technician Do At Premier Service Company I

* 1. TESTING/TROUBLESHOOTING OF NETWORK ISSUES
* DRESSING AND TERMINATING ACCESS CONTROL PANELS
* TERMINATING AND INSTALLING END DEVICES SUCH AS PROX READERS, MOTION DETECTORS, MAGLOCKS, DOOR STRIKES, POWER SUPPLIES.
* INSTALLING/TESTING/TROUBLESHOOTING IP CAMERAS AND CAMERA SOFTWARE.
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Alarm Technician Career Paths

Alarm Technician

Technician Delivery Driver Installation Technician

Installation Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Service Technician Lead Technician Senior Technologist

Master Technician

6 Yearsyrs

Technician Specialist Security Officer

Security Director

10 Yearsyrs

Service Technician Technical Support Technician Installation Technician

Supervisor Of Installation

5 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Installation And Service Technician 3.4 years
Alarm Technician 3.0 years
Fire Alarm Technician 2.7 years
Installation Technician 2.3 years
Security Installer 2.1 years
Security Systems Installer 2.0 years
Security Installation Technician 1.8 years
Dish Technician 1.5 years

Top Careers Before Alarm Technician

Top Careers After Alarm Technician

Technician 12.9%
Service Technician 12.2%
Fire Alarm Technician 7.7%
Installation Technician 7.0%
Electrician 6.6%
Cable Technician 6.3%
Maintenance Technician 5.0%
Low Voltage Technician 4.1%
Field Service Technician 3.9%
Installation And Service Technician 3.7%
Owner/Operator 3.3%
Electronics Technician 3.3%
Operations Manager 3.3%
Customer Service Representative 3.3%
Security Officer 3.3%
Owner 3.1%
Lead Technician 3.0%
Project Manager 2.8%
Delivery Driver 2.6%
Security Technician 2.6%

Alarm Technician Demographics

Gender

Male
94.4%
Female
4.7%
Unknown
0.9%

Ethnicity

White
79.3%
Hispanic or Latino
13.6%
Asian
5.3%
Unknown
1.3%
Black or African American
0.5%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
73.8%
Arabic
4.8%
Portuguese
2.4%
Irish
2.4%
Czech
2.4%
French
2.4%
Cherokee
2.4%
Greek
2.4%
Slovak
2.4%
Afrikaans
2.4%
Italian
2.4%

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Alarm Technician Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
14.9%
University of Utah
8.0%
Community College of the Air Force
8.0%
Heald College - Central Administrative Office
5.7%
Utah Valley University
5.7%
Miami Dade College
4.6%
Western Governors University
4.6%
Lincoln Technical Institute
4.6%
Utah State University
4.6%
Weber State University
4.6%
Trident Technical College
3.4%
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
3.4%
Illinois Institute of Technology
3.4%
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
3.4%
Nassau Community College
3.4%
Brigham Young University - Idaho
3.4%
Delgado Community College
3.4%
Dixie State university
3.4%
West Virginia University
3.4%
Southeastern Louisiana University
3.4%

Majors

Degrees

Other
43.5%
Associate
23.2%
Bachelors
20.0%
Certificate
7.2%
Diploma
3.1%
Masters
1.9%
License
0.7%
Doctorate
0.3%

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Top Alarm Technician Skills

Cctv Systems
Customer Service Skills
Burglar Alarm Systems

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Installed and maintained Electronic Security, Fire, Door Access, Intercom and CCTV Systems.
Maintain professional rapport in all business environments; safety conscious and excellent customer service skills.
Installed, inspected, maintained fire alarm and burglar alarm systems in both residential and commercial properties.
Reduced second trip ratio through assisting pre-dispatch diagnostics, remote tech support, and improved trouble shooting procedures.
Installed and maintained alarm systems and low voltage systems for residential and commercial buildings.