Security Systems Installer

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £35,000

Typical Hours

41 to 43 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota

How To Become a Security Systems Installer

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly
specialist courses run by private training organisations

College / University

You could take a college course like:

Level 2 Certificate in Knowledge of Electronic Security and Emergency Systems
Level 3 Diploma in Electronic, Security and Emergency Systems

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You could get into this career by completing an advanced apprenticeship in security systems.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly to employers if you've got some of the relevant skills and knowledge needed for this job. Experience in electrical or electronics work could be helpful.

Employers may ask for GCSEs or similar qualifications in English, maths and science, or a technical subject.

Other Routes

You could study a relevant course with a private training organisation.

The National Security Inspectorate and British Security Industry Association have more details on private providers.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

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

Day To Day Tasks

In your day-to-day duties you could:

discuss security plans with customers
carry out site surveys
install security systems, like building access controls, fire and intruder alarms, and electronic surveillance equipment
test systems and show customers how to operate them
check and service existing systems
respond to call-outs to repair faulty systems

Working Environment

You could work at a client's home or at a client's business.

Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time, physically demanding and at height.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could become an installation, sales or maintenance team supervisor.

You could also specialise in areas like designing new security systems or set up your own security systems company.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about the security industry from the National Security Inspectorate and British Security Industry Association.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

take a colour vision test
pass security checks