How to hire a security installer

How to hire a security installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step security installer 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 installer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new security installer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a security installer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   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 installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, security installers 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 presents security installer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Security Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Security Installer		$14-25
   Fire Alarm Technician	A fire alarm technician is a professional who installs, operates, and maintains the fire alarm systems of a building. Fire alarm technicians must inspect and repair heat detectors and sprinkler heads as well as test the building's fire alarm systems using appropriate diagnostic programs and equipment... Show more	$14-27
   Alarm Technician	An alarm technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots security alarms that are used in a company or establishment. Security alarms serve to deter to thievery and break-ins... Show more	$14-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Troubleshoot
   • Ladders
   • Control Systems
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Intercom Systems
   • Security Devices
   • Camera Systems
   • Security Equipment
   • DSC
   • Security Cameras
   • Service Calls
   • Hand Tools
   • Repair Security Systems

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Used ladders and lifts and scaffolding to safely reach heights to achieve optimum job performance to complete installations.
   • Manage CCTV accounts including installation and maintenance.
   • Operate lifts, drills, saws, ladders, and common hand tools.
   • Intimate knowledge of GE, DSC , 2GIG, and Honeywell products.
   • Install and program ADT security systems for residential customers.
   • Install residential and commercial security systems for ADT; dismantle and reconstruct equipment as required.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your security installer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A security installer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, security installers' average salary in florida is 42% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level security installers 43% less than senior-level security installers.
   • Certifications. A security installer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a security installer's salary.

   Average security installer salary

   $41,692yearly

   $20.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level security installer salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a security installer job description

   A security installer 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a security installer job description:

   Security installer job description example

   · Climb ladders that extend up to 24 ft. in height

   · Ability to work in extreme environments (i.e., hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, attic, basements, etc.)

   · Physically able to climb, crawl, lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, and work in small spaces

   · Ability to work in a team environment

   · Experience in new construction low voltage installation

   Manufacturer Specific Product Knowledge and Installation Experience Desired (Some or All of):

   · DMP

   · Caddx GE

   · Concord

   · Silent Knight

   · Access - Kantech

   · Alarm.com

   · Hunt - CCTV

   · Hikvision

   · ExacqVision

   RESPONSIBLITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

   · Professionalism

   · Customer Service Driven

   · Install Residential and Commercial Security, Fire, Access Control, and CCTV Systems

   · Run conduit and electrical wiring which can include drilling and trenching

   · Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that security systems are complete and satisfy customer

   · Operate testing equipment

   · Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure proper function

   · Proper documentation of installation issues/actions/resolutions both internally and externally

   · Pulling inventory for each installation job

   · Pre assemble job components in warehouse

   · Mounting hardware

   · Running various wires (Fire wire, CAT5 Wire), may need to access attics and basements

   · Clean up of job site after installation

   · Practice safe work practices

   · Attend staff meetings

   SCHEDULE:

   · Monday through Friday

   · 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

   · Overtime occasionally

   · Full time position

   BENEFITS: (Insurance applicable after 90 day probation)

   · Medical Insurance

   · Dental Insurance

   · Vision Insurance

   · Life Insurance

   · 401K – Retirement

   SALARY: Salary based on experience. Ranges from $19 TO $25 per hour to start.

   START DATE: As soon as possible

   LOCATION: San Marino, CA

   Company DescriptionSecurity Systems Security Systems, Inc. is seeking qualified Alarm, Fire, Access Control, and CCTV installers and technicians with Residential and Commercial installation experience. San Marino Security Systems, Inc. is family owned and operated since 1987. Our company is team oriented. We support each other and work in a productive manner to serve our customers. If you are looking for a long-term relationship with an extraordinary company, please send your resume.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right security installer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with security installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit security installers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit security installers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 installer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the security installer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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.

   To prepare for the new security installer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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