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Resume skills guide · SOC 49-2098

Skills for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for security and fire alarm systems installers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Speaking, Critical Thinking, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Speaking3.38
  • 2.Critical Thinking3.38
  • 3.Active Listening3.25
  • 4.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 5.Monitoring3
  • 6.Writing2.88
  • 7.Active Learning2.88
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.38
  • 9.Mathematics2.12
  • 10.Science1.75

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Knowledge areas

  • Public Safety and Security
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Telecommunications
  • Building and Construction
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language
  • Mechanical

Core work activities

  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Handling and Moving Objects

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Exacq Technologies software
  • Microsoft Hyperterminal
  • Traceroute
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word