How to hire a security installation technician

How to hire a security installation technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step security installation technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a security installation technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new security installation technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the security installation technician you need to hire. Certain security installation technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A security installation technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, security installation technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of security installation technicians.

   Type of Security Installation Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Security Installation Technician		$15-30
   Fire Alarm Inspector	Fire alarm inspectors are professionals who are responsible for inspecting the alarm systems of a residential or commercial building to ensure that the systems are working and following the local, state, and federal fire safety regulations. These inspectors are required to configure fire alarm systems and automatic sprinklers for proper operation... Show more	$14-30
   Security	A Security's main responsibility is to keep people or an establishment safe. This responsibility is carried out by constantly patrolling a designated area and monitoring the activity within the premises... Show more	$11-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ladders
   • Troubleshoot
   • Equipment Installation
   • Hand Tools
   • Security Installation
   • Customer Service
   • Plan Installations
   • Control Systems
   • Repair Security Systems
   • Control Panels
   • Strong Customer Service
   • Security Industry
   • Test Equipment
   • Service Calls

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage CCTV accounts including installation and maintenance.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Maintain, troubleshot, repair, replace and install discrepancy-causing components, repair or replace faulty parts.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your security installation technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A security installation technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, security installation technicians' average salary in montana is 52% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level security installation technicians earn 48% less than senior-level security installation technicians.
   • Certifications. A security installation technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a security installation technician's salary.

   Average security installation technician salary

   $45,891yearly

   $22.06 hourly rate

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   Entry-level security installation technician salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a security installation technician job description

   A security installation technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a security installation technician job description:

   Security installation technician job description example

   If you are detail-oriented, relish variety, and feel at home around all kinds of technology, consider becoming U-Haul's newest Field Computer Specialist. In this role you will be responsible for all computer and security systems in your area, traveling from place to place to maintain equipment and train users. In exchange U-Haul provides excellent perks and benefits as well as a caring company culture.
   U-Haul offers its Field Computer Specialists:
   Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan Health insurance/benefits (including medical, dental & vision) Prescription Plan Subsidized gym membership (including paid fitness classes) Life insurance Business and travel insurance MetLaw Legal program MetLife auto and home insurance Discounts on Apple products, cell phone plans, hotels and more 24-hour physician available
   
   Field Computer Specialist Primary Responsibilities:
   Maintain maximum uptime for computer systems and associated broadband connectivity Implement and maintain field computer systems for all entities within the assigned area Support and train users as needed Distinguish between user error and problems requiring escalation to software vendors Identify and coordinate solutions for security gaps and compliance issues
   
   Field Computer Specialist Minimum Qualifications:
   Experience with technologies such as administration, security monitoring equipment, storage gates, alarm systems, doors, digital video equipment, printers, computers, VOIP, analog phones, air phones, and cash drawers Current, valid driver's license and clean driving record
   
   Work Environment:
   The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.
   
   Physical Demands:
   The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.
   
   AMERCO and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable state law, no AMERCO or U-Haul company will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. By continuing with this application, you are indicating that, if hired, you consent to nicotine screening in the future. This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.
   
   U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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5. Post your job

   To find security installation technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any security installation technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level security installation technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your security installation technician job on Zippia to find and recruit security installation technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting security installation technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new security installation technician

   Once you've selected the best security installation technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new security installation technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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