Alarm / Security System Technicians
An Alarm or Security System Technician installs and repairs security systems and fire detectors in homes or businesses.
About this Career
Average Salary
£24,756New workers start at around £3,218. Normal pay is £24,756 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £47,134
Annual Openings
160Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Greets and organises people attending court cases, ensures necessary parties are present, calls defendants and witnesses, directs oath taking and keeps order in the courtroom.
- Patrols airport, checks passengers baggage, operates metal detectors and x-rays and assists in responding to emergency situations.
- Watches for illegal fishing or attempted smuggling.
- Ejects persons in illegal occupation of premises.
- Calls in civil police and gives evidence in court where necessary.
- Receives duty sheet, time-clock and keys for premises to be visited, checks locks, doors, windows, etc. and reports any suspicious circumstances to security headquarters.
- Provides entry security, checks tickets, manages queues, takes entry fees, and escorts people from the premises where necessary in a variety of public venues such as nightclubs, pubs and bars.
- Checks persons and vehicles entering and leaving premises, establishes their credentials and arranges for escorts for visitors.
- Monitors, patrols and deals with security difficulties in hotels, factories, offices and other premises, and public or private estates to prevent theft and unauthorised entry.
- Walks or rides near person requiring protection, watches for suspicious occurrences and defends guarded person from attack.
Skills Employers are looking for
Skills | Importance |
---|---|
Monitoring | 49% |
Reading Comprehension | 48% |
Critical Thinking | 48% |
Active Listening | 46% |
Writing | 42% |
Speaking | 41% |
Active Learning | 35% |
Learning Strategies | 33% |
Mathematics | 3% |
Science | 0% |