Security Services
Security Systems & Alarm Technicians skills assessment
Security technicians design and maintain electronic protection. This scorecard covers installation, programming, testing, network skills and customer service.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 12 Security Systems & Alarm Technicians skills you can score
These are the default Security Systems & Alarm Technicians skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every officer, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
System Design and Site Survey
Surveys sites and designs security systems that suit the risks and budget.
CCTV Installation and Configuration
Installs and configures cameras and recorders to give clear coverage.
Alarm Panel Programming
Programs alarm panels, zones and users correctly.
Access Control Systems
Installs and configures access control readers, doors and credentials.
Cabling and Termination
Runs and terminates cables neatly and safely.
Networking Basics
Understands IP networking for cameras and access systems.
Testing and Commissioning
Tests and commissions systems before handover.
Fault Finding and Maintenance
Finds and fixes faults and maintains systems.
Client Training and Handover
Trains clients and hands over documentation.
Licensing and Standards
Follows licensing requirements and standards.
Working at Heights
Works safely on ladders and lifts when installing devices.
Documentation
Records installations, settings and test results.
Levels included with Security Systems & Alarm Technicians
Security Systems & Alarm Technicians starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Licence Level” for security services, so officers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice
- Technician
- Senior Technician
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Manager
How Security Systems & Alarm Technicians works in SkillScorer
Score
Each officer in a site is scored on the Security Systems & Alarm Technicians skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank officers, compare two side by side, or compare your sites against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Security Systems & Alarm Technicians skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's site.
Security Systems & Alarm Technicians scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Security Systems & Alarm Technicians scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Security Systems & Alarm Technicians scorecard covers 12 skills: System Design and Site Survey, CCTV Installation and Configuration, Alarm Panel Programming, Access Control Systems, Cabling and Termination, Networking Basics, Testing and Commissioning, Fault Finding and Maintenance, Client Training and Handover, Licensing and Standards, Working at Heights and Documentation. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are officers scored in Security Systems & Alarm Technicians?
Every officer is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one site and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Security Systems & Alarm Technicians?
Security Systems & Alarm Technicians starts with these levels (called “Licence Level” in the app): Apprentice, Technician, Senior Technician, Systems Engineer and Technical Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Security Systems & Alarm Technicians skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In security services the app talks about officers, sites and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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