Profession security alarm technician

Security alarm technicians install and maintain security alarm systems to protect against hazards such as fire and burglary. They install sensors and control systems and connect them to power and telecommunication lines if required. Security alarm technicians explain usage of the installed systems to the prospective users.

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Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional
• Realistic / Conventional
• Realistic / Investigative
• Realistic / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Types of alarm systems

  Characteristics, price, workings and installation of various alarm systems such as landline, cellular or broadband, wired or wireless.

• Electricity

  Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

• Security panels

  The internal logic of the security panel, where security sensors send their data for processing. The different components of the panel, such as the wire contact points, motherboard and transformer.

• Electrical wiring plans

  Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.

• Electronics

  The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

Skills

• Check compatibility of materials

  Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Use measurement instruments

  Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Install electrical and electronic equipment

  Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, electric motors, generators or direct current systems.

• Wire security sensors

  Draw wires from the correct contact points in a variety of security sensors to the control panel. Make sure the wiring plan of the control panel is clear and effective.

• Test sensors

  Test sensors using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

• Perform test run

  Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.

• Program home alarm systems

  Select the right settings for the specific situation where the alarm system will operate. Set up zones with different policies if called for. Define how the system will be armed and disarmed. Choose actions to take if the system is triggered, and select various other settings.

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Test electronic units

  Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

• Inspect electrical supplies

  Check electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.

• Resolve equipment malfunctions

  Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

• Replace defect components

  Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB