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Security Systems Technology

Mercer County Community College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 47.0110

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  • West Windsor, New Jersey

    1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, New Jersey, 08550-3407

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingInstallationActive ListeningReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceTelecommunicationsBuilding and Construction

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityInductive ReasoningCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following bluepr
  • Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach ele
  • Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareVideo creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwarePlatform interconnectivity softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersBattery analyzersBayonet Neill-Concelman BNC cable strippersBayonet Neill-Concelman BNC crimpersBubble levelsButane soldering ironsChannel lock pliersClaw hammersColor bar generatorsCordless drillsCrimping lugsDecibel metersDigital multimetersDigital ohmmetersDigital oscilloscopes

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers49-2098.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Security system components including sensors, sirens, and control panels — install end-to-end from blueprint to activation with minimal oversight on standard residential projects.
  • Wiring circuits and sensor loops — test and repair independently using system specifications and a multimeter on routine service calls.
  • False alarm causes and prevention strategies — explain clearly to customers during post-installation walkthroughs at residential and small commercial sites.
  • Cable routing paths through cavity walls and roof spaces — plan and execute efficiently to meet project timelines on multi-room installations.
  • Keypad programming and siren configuration — complete and verify against manufacturer specifications without direct supervision on repeat system types.
  • System malfunctions including intermittent faults — diagnose by applying deductive reasoning to wiring diagrams and test results on familiar equipment platforms.
  • Telephone and network wiring connections — attach and terminate correctly to integrate alarm panels with monitoring center communications infrastructure.
  • Video surveillance camera placement — adjust and optimize field of view using site survey findings on small commercial security projects.
  • Time and material usage — manage across multiple daily service calls to meet scheduling commitments and minimize customer downtime.
  • Quality checks on completed installations — perform against internal standards and code requirements before handing systems over to customers.

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