Security Technician
Install and maintain alarms, CCTV, access control and other electronic systems that help protect people and property.
What They Do
Security Technicians install, maintain and repair electronic systems designed to protect buildings, people and property.
They work with equipment such as CCTV cameras, alarm systems, electronic access control, sensors, intercoms and monitoring systems.
Technicians may install cabling and equipment, program systems, test connections, diagnose faults and explain how security technology works to customers. Jobs and Skills Australia includes electronic security systems within the work performed by Electronic Equipment Trades Workers.
Who This Career Suits
This career suits people who enjoy technology, practical work and solving technical problems.
Security Technicians need good attention to detail because equipment, wiring and programming must work correctly for security systems to operate reliably.
It can particularly suit someone who enjoys electronics and technology but prefers a hands-on career involving different sites rather than working at a computer all day.
Key Skills
Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Electronics, Fault Finding, Attention to Detail, Equipment Installation, Customer Service, Safety Awareness
Work Environment
Commercial, Residential, Field-Based, Indoor, Active
Education & Training
The current national qualification is the UEE31425 Certificate III in Security Equipment.
The qualification develops skills required to install and set up wired and wireless electronic security systems across residential, commercial and industrial environments.
It replaced the previous UEE31420 Certificate III in Security Equipment in July 2025.
Training can include:
CCTV systems, electronic alarms, access control, cabling, electronic equipment installation, system programming, fault finding, testing and workplace safety.
The qualification includes electrotechnology skills and has no formal entry requirements, although individual units can contain prerequisite requirements.
Security-industry licensing, cabling and other regulatory requirements can also vary between Australian states and territories depending on the type of work being performed.
Career Changer Pathway
Security technology can suit people moving from electrical work, telecommunications, IT support, electronics, construction or other technical trades.
Someone without previous experience can enter through formal security-equipment training or an apprenticeship-style pathway while developing practical installation skills.
People with existing experience in electronics, networking, cabling or electrical systems may already have useful transferable technical skills.
Early Career
Early-career Security Technicians learn how to install equipment, run cabling and test basic alarm, CCTV and access-control systems.
They generally work alongside experienced technicians while developing fault-finding, programming and customer-service skills.
Common early roles can include Apprentice Security Technician, Junior Security Technician or Electronic Security Installer.
Mid Career
Experienced Security Technicians work independently across increasingly complex systems and customer sites.
They may specialise in:
CCTV, access control, alarm systems, commercial security, integrated security systems, networking or security-system maintenance.
Experienced technicians may also commission new systems, diagnose difficult faults and manage installations from beginning to completion.
Senior / Veteran Career
Experienced technicians can progress into Senior Security Technician, Service Supervisor, Project Technician or Technical Supervisor roles.
Others move into security-system design, project management, estimating, technical sales or security engineering.
Some experienced technicians establish their own electronic security installation and maintenance businesses.
Salary Guide
Early Career
70000
Mid Career
100000
Senior / Veteran
130000
Indicative annual salary (AUD)
Indicative annual salary (AUD)
Indicative annual salary (AUD)
Salary data source:
Jora / Jobs and Skills Australia
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Date :
9 October 2026 at 12:00:00 am
Career Outlook
Security Technicians form part of the broader electronic equipment and electronics trades workforce. Jobs and Skills Australia reports approximately 31,600 Electronics Trades Workers, with annual employment growth of around 1,400 workers.
Electronic Equipment Trades Workers specifically include people who install and maintain electronic security systems, with approximately 15,000 workers recorded in that occupation.
Current employment advertising also shows substantial demand for technicians specialising in CCTV, alarms, access control and integrated security systems.
Demand is supported by businesses, government facilities, residential developments and organisations continuing to invest in surveillance, electronic access and building-security technology.
Job Outlook :
Outlook Source :
Strong
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