O*NET-SOC 49-2098.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3807/2015
Installation2.B.3.d3.3807/2015
Speaking2.A.1.d3.3807/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2507/2015
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.1207/2015
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1207/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7507/2015
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.507/2015
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.507/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.3807/2015
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.3807/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.Core6807/2015
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.Core6807/2015
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.Core6807/2015
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.Core6807/2015
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.Core6807/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.6711/2023
Conventional4.8611/2023
Investigative3.311/2023
Enterprising1.6211/2023
Social1.3911/2023
Artistic1.0311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.