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Security technician resume examples from 2026

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Updated March 26, 2025
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How to write a security technician resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:

Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.

Step 2: Next put your years of experience in security technician-related roles.

Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.

Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some security technician interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

  1. You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
  2. Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
  3. Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some security technician interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a security technician resume:

  • Customer Service
  • CCTV
  • Control Systems
  • Test Equipment
  • Patrol
  • Troubleshoot
  • IP
  • Technical Support
  • Linux
  • Patients
  • Ladders
  • DOD
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Lenel
  • Physical Security
  • Unix
  • Hand Tools
  • Security Cameras
  • Security Equipment
  • Law Enforcement
  • Repair Security Systems
  • Switches
  • Workstations
  • Incident Reports
  • Network Security
  • Encryption
  • PC
  • Card Readers
  • Security Policies
  • Emergency Situations

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How to structure your work experience

A work experience section is a vital part of your resume because it shows you have the experience to succeed in your next job.

  1. Put your most recent experience first. Prospective employers care about your most recent accomplishments the most.
  2. Put the job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
  3. Include only recent, relevant jobs. This means if you're a fairly experienced worker, you might need to leave off that first internship or other positions in favor of highlighting more pertinent positions.

How to write security technician experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

  • Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
  • Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
  • Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are great bullet points from security technician resumes:

Work history example #1

Fire Alarm Technician

CSL Behring

  • Configured new PCs to connect with the company s main Windows SCCM 2012 server to install the approved Windows 7 image.
  • Updated asset management information for both new and decommissioned hardware.
  • Maintained records of fire alarm inspections required by the UFC, NFPA, and AHJ.
  • Provided system setup and software installation.
  • Conducted fire alarm test, along with installation of CCTV systems to government facilities.

Work history example #2

Cable Installation Technician

Marygrove

  • Assisted and led installation and integration of both indoor and outdoor cellular communication equipment for Verizon Wireless.
  • Performed several OS installations for Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP over the network using Microsoft technologies.
  • Acted as visitation liaison as well as conducted intake/outtake interviews.
  • Performed commercial cable, telecommunication, and internet installation.
  • Trained numerous technicians in various delivery of services, calling features, and DSL.

Work history example #3

Signal Support Specialist

Macy's

  • Recovered and replaced merchandise throughout store.
  • Contributed to company goals through successful cross-selling.
  • Provided installations, moves/adds/changes of software/hardware product at client locations.
  • Ghosted images, repaired, and performed troubleshooting of laptops and desktops.
  • Researched, designed, installed, and documented network and desktop hardware/software infrastructure to ensure support of company operations.

Work history example #4

Security Technician

Firestone Complete Auto Care

  • Conducted stores and Home Office facilities fire alarm and CCTV service, maintenance and inspections.
  • Aided in the commercial and industrial installation of Security, Fire, and CCTV / Communication systems
  • Used power tools, ran power and video cables, setting up, installing and troubleshooting security systems.
  • Assisted customers in making educated computer hardware and software purchases.
  • Completed required NFPA-72 reports and certifications paperwork.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Associate's Degree in general studies

Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN

1994 - 1996

Highlight your security technician certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.

To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.

Here are some of the best certifications to have on security technician resumes:

  1. Security 5 Certification
  2. EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
  3. Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT)
  4. Certified Alarm Technician - Level I (CAT)
  5. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  6. Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma)
  7. Network 5 Certification
  8. Certified Cyber Security Professional
  9. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

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