ONET Occupations » 49-2098.00

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.10)
  2. Repair - Things (3.98)
  3. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.91)
  4. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.86)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (3.82)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.63)
  8. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.62)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.62)
  10. Operate, drive - Things (3.59)
  11. Construct - Things (3.57)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  13. Listen - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.50)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  4. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.34)
  2. Dependability (4.12)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.10)
  4. Independence (3.95)
  5. Persistence (3.82)
  6. Initiative (3.71)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.69)
  8. Cooperation (3.66)
  9. Analytical Thinking (3.63)
  10. Concern for Others (3.62)
  11. Self Control (3.61)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.60)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.02)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.02)
  3. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.98)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.91)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.89)
  6. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.86)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.85)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.71)
  9. Handling and Moving Objects (3.64)
  10. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.59)
  11. Performing General Physical Activities (3.57)
  12. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.57)
  13. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.55)
  1. Read Schematics (4.02)
  2. Read Tape Measure (4.02)
  3. Read Technical Drawings (4.02)
  4. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.02)
  5. Read Blueprints (4.02)
  6. Install Electrical Conduit Or Tubing (3.98)
  7. Repair Electronic Components, Equipment, Or Systems (3.98)
  8. Conduct Sequential Tests To Locate Electronic Malfunction (3.98)
  9. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (3.98)
  10. Install Electronic Power, Communication, Control, Or Security Equipment Or Systems (3.98)
  11. Replace Electronic Components (3.98)
  12. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (3.98)
  13. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (3.98)
  14. Splice Electric Cable (3.98)
  15. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (3.98)
  16. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (3.98)
  17. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (3.98)
  18. Install Electrical Fixtures Or Components (3.98)
  19. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (3.98)
  20. Distinguish Colors (3.91)
  21. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.91)
  22. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.91)
  23. Understand Detailed Electronic Design Specifications (3.91)
  24. Understand Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work (3.91)
  25. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.89)
  26. Inspect Electrical Installation For Code Conformance (3.86)
  27. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.86)
  28. Bend Tubing Or Conduit (3.64)
  29. Communicate Technical Information (3.57)
  30. Install/String Electrical Or Electronic Cable Or Wiring (3.57)