Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-2098.00
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Moderate· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.030
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.17
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only16 rated tasks · 5 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (31.3%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 30.2) | Claude.aiRaw / share % | APIRaw / share % |
|---|---|---|
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.49-2098.00 | 0.0300100.0 | 0.0100100.0 |
Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.49-2098.00 | 0.00000.0 | 0.00000.0 |
Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.49-2098.00 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
| Not observed on any surface — 13 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | ||
Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation. | —0 | —0 |
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components. | —0 | —0 |
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans. | —0 | —0 |
Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures. | —0 | —0 |
Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads. | —0 | —0 |
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications. | —0 | —0 |
Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors. | —0 | —0 |
Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements. | —0 | —0 |
Keep informed of new products and developments. | —0 | —0 |
Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers. | —0 | —0 |
Order replacement parts. | —0 | —0 |
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping. | —0 | —0 |
Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions. | —0 | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.O*NET Task ID 11771 | 1.0 |
Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.O*NET Task ID 11772 | 1.0 |
Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.O*NET Task ID 11763 | 0.5 |
Keep informed of new products and developments.O*NET Task ID 11769 | 0.5 |
Order replacement parts.O*NET Task ID 11773 | 0.5 |
Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.O*NET Task ID 11758 | 0.0 |
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.O*NET Task ID 11760 | 0.0 |
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.O*NET Task ID 11761 | 0.0 |
Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.O*NET Task ID 11764 | 0.0 |
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.O*NET Task ID 11765 | 0.0 |
Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.O*NET Task ID 11766 | 0.0 |
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.O*NET Task ID 11767 | 0.0 |
Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.O*NET Task ID 11768 | 0.0 |
Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.O*NET Task ID 11770 | 0.0 |
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.O*NET Task ID 20799 | 0.0 |
Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.O*NET Task ID 20800 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (16)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation. | Core |
| Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components. | Core |
| Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans. | Core |
| Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures. | Core |
| Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads. | Core |
| Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications. | Core |
| Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors. | Core |
| Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms. | Core |
| Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements. | Core |
| Keep informed of new products and developments. | Core |
| Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers. | Core |
| Order replacement parts. | Core |
| Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping. | Core |
| Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions. | Core |
| Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation. | Supplemental |
| Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties. | Supplemental |
0.54/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans. | E0 none |
| Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures. | E0 none |
| Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers. | E0 none |
| Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 86K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 92K
- Change (2025–35)
- +6.8%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $60,070
- Typical education needed for entry
- High school diploma or equivalent
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76191 | 감시카메라 설치 및 수리원 | Overlapping, not the same | confirmed |
| 23622 | 소방시설 공사 기술자 및 연구원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 7412Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Electrical mechanics and fitters fit, adjust, install and repair electrical machinery and other electrical apparatus and equipment in buildings, factories, motor vehicles, workshops, or other places.
Tasks
- (a) fitting, adjusting and repairing various kinds of electrical machinery and motors, generators, switchgear and control apparatus, instruments, or electrical parts of elevators and related equipment;
- (b) fitting, adjusting and repairing electrical parts in domestic appliances, industrial machines and other appliances;
- (c) inspecting and testing manufactured electrical products;
- (d) installing, testing, connecting, commissioning, maintaining and modifying electrical equipment, wiring and control systems;
- (e) designing, installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment;
- (f) connecting electrical systems to power supply;
- (g) replacing and repairing defective parts.
Example occupations
Armature builder · Automotive electrician · Electrical generator fitter · Electrical mechanic · Lift mechanic
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- security alarm technicianESCO 7422.5Same scope
Security alarm technicians install and maintain security alarm systems to protect against hazards such as fire and burglary. They install sensors and control systems and connect them to power and telecommunication lines if required. Security alarm technicians explain usage of the installed systems to the prospective users.
- fire protection technicianESCO 3112.1.7This occupation is broader
Fire protection technicians install and maintain fire protection equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire detection systems, or sprinkler systems in facilities to ensure compliance to safety standards and protection from fire hazards. They inspect the equipment to ensure its functionality, and perform repairs.
- sprinkler fitterESCO 7126.12This occupation is broader
Sprinkler fitters are responsible for the installation of fire protection systems that sprinkle water. They connect pipes, tubing and the necessary accessories. Sprinkler system installers also test the systems for leaks.
- fire safety testerESCO 3112.1.8Overlapping, not the same
Fire safety testers conduct a variety of tests on materials such as building, transportation and textiles materials, as well as on fire prevention and fire fighting systems. They measures, among other things, the flame resistance and behaviour of materials under extreme circumstances.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
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France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| I1320 | Technicien / Technicienne de maintenance d'équipements connectés | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| I1314 | Monteur installateur / Monteuse installatrice d'équipements connectés | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| F1134 | Domoticien / Domoticienne | Related, not a match |
| F1630 | Technicien / Technicienne de désenfumage | Related, not a match |
| F1602 | Electricien / Electricienne du bâtiment | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| I1205 | Installateur vérificateur / Installatrice vérificatrice d'extincteurs | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 7521 | Mecánicos y reparadores de equipos eléctricos | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 7533 | Instaladores y reparadores en tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones | Related, not a match |
| 7510 | Electricistas de la construcción y afines | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 53183 | Berufe in Objekt-, Personen-, Brandschutz, Arbeitssicherheit (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Overlapping, not the same |
| 26312 | Berufe in der Informations- und Telekommunikationstechnik - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 679 | その他の電気工事従事者 | This occupation is narrower |
| 674 | 電気通信設備工事従事者 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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