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Security System Engineers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Security System Engineers design and advise on security equipment and systems. They plan and supervise their development, design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in security services

Security System Engineers must always apply professional knowledge and skills in security services to solve issues and problems at work.

Security System Project Management knowledge and skills

As leaders of security system design/ maintenance project, Security System Engineers have to establish standards and procedures to ensure efficient functioning and safety of security systems and equipment.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A recognised bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or related field; or equivalent

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $20,000- $30,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$70,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Security System Engineers generally work in offices. However, they may visit sites to observe a problem or a piece of complex equipment.

Tools

  • CCTV monitoring systems
  • Electronic access control systems

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