Security and Fire Alarm Installer Resume Template
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Kevin Sullivan
Security and Fire Alarm Installer · Commercial Life Safety
Los Angeles, CA · (213) 555-6423
kevin.sullivan@email.com · linkedin.com/in/kevinsullivan
Profile
Security and fire alarm installer with 8 years wiring intrusion, access control and fire detection systems for commercial buildings. NICET Level II, completing 120+ inspections a year to NFPA 72 standard.
Installation Experience
Security and Fire Alarm Installer
2021 – Present
Pacific Coast Fire & Security, Los Angeles, CA
- Install and program Honeywell and Bosch fire alarm and access control systems in commercial buildings.
- Complete 120+ fire alarm inspections a year to NFPA 72 standard with zero failed re-tests.
- Mount control panels, smoke detectors and door contacts, wiring to system specifications.
- Test backup batteries, sirens and keypad programming to diagnose intermittent faults.
- Consult with facility managers to assess risk and design coverage for new installations.
Alarm Installer
2018 – 2021
SafeGuard Security Systems, Los Angeles, CA
- Fed and terminated low-voltage cabling through access holes and cavity walls for CCTV and alarm runs.
- Mounted cameras, sensors and control panels following blueprints and installation manuals.
- Tested circuits and sensors against wiring specifications before customer handoff.
- Demonstrated system operation to customers and explained false-alarm prevention.
Alarm Installer Trainee
2016 – 2018
SafeGuard Security Systems, Los Angeles, CA
- Drilled wiring holes in studs and ceilings under journeyman supervision.
- Assisted with raceway mounting and wire fastening on commercial job sites.
Certifications
NICET Fire Alarm Systems Certification
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
California Alarm Agent Registration
California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Trade Skills
Burglar alarm installFire alarm systemsAccess control systemsCCTV installationLow-voltage wiringNFPA 72 compliancePanel troubleshooting
Tools & Software
Exacq Technologies software
AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Education
Certificate in Electrical Technology
2016
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
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Licenses and certifications
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Certification National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Optional, valued by employers
Sources: www.bls.gov, www.nicet.org
Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.
Skills to list
- Burglar alarm installation
- Fire alarm systems
- Access control systems
- CCTV installation
- Low-voltage wiring
- NFPA 72 code compliance
- System programming
- Panel troubleshooting
Software and tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Exacq Technologies software
- Microsoft Hyperterminal
- Traceroute
Duties to describe on a security and fire alarm installer resume
- Installed, maintained, or repaired security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
- Mounted and fastened control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attached electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
- Demonstrated systems for customers and explained details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
- Tested and repaired circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
- Fed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
- Examined systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
Titles along the way
- Alarm Installer Trainee
- Security and Fire Alarm Installer
- Lead Installation Technician
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