Security systems installer
Security systems installers fit and service electronic systems that detect intruders or manage access to buildings.
Typical Salary
£24,000 – £36,000
per year
Working Hours
41–43
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a security systems installer you could:
- discuss security plans with customers
- install security systems and equipment
- test systems, find faults and fix them
- show customers how to use their equipment
- offer support for existing systems
Skills needed
- practical skills for installing equipment
- customer service skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work on your own
- to be flexible and open to change
- knowledge of public safety and security
- broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
- problem-solving skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
- specialist courses
Career progression
With experience, you could:
- manage a team of installers and sales assistants
- specialise in an area, such as designing new security systems
- set up your own security systems company