Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Security and fire alarm installers do a lot of hands-on work. For example, government job profiles list tasks like running wires through walls, drilling holes for cables, mounting sensors and control panels, and testing circuits in the field ^{[1] [1]}. These jobs need careful on-the-spot judgment and physical skill.

Right now, there are no widely used robots that drill into walls or pull wiring like a person can. Instead, many installers use digital tools to help them. For instance, installers often use design software (like AutoCAD) and mobile apps to plan systems and troubleshoot issues ^[1].

AI also shows up in modern security devices: some security cameras can use AI to recognize people or detect fires, but the installer still needs to set up the camera on the wall. In short, AI and software are useful helpers (for design, scheduling, or diagnostics), but the core wiring and installation tasks remain done by people ^{[1] [1]}.

Several forces shape how quickly AI is used in this work. On one hand, skilled installers are in demand (for example, a Reuters report says big tech is funding the training of many new electricians as AI data centers boom ^[2]). When labor is scarce and wages are around $57K per year ^[3], companies consider any tools that save time.

However, setting up AI-driven robots or systems on real job sites is complex and costly. Safety and building codes also require licensed people to install fire and security systems, so trust stays with human experts. That means new tech is more likely to be used for office tasks (like generating estimates, scheduling visits, or scanning for new products) rather than replacing drills and wires.