The security systems engineer works in private security companies which offer electronic anti-theft and burglary security system installation and maintenance services. Companies providing such services must be authorised by the Home Office, in accordance with private security regulations (Act 23/1992, dated30 July, on Private Security and deriving regulations). Likewise, this occupation takes care of the design and effective application of the security systems a company requires. These systems are increasingly associated with the use of new technologies.

• Search for and research security systems to improve existing systems and apply new technological advances as they emerge.
• Design, implement and check the operation of security systems. The role of security systems it is to protect objects and property from theft and burglaries, run CCTV and presential checks, etc. This encompasses:
  -Intrusion detection systems (such as volumetric, infra-red and microwave detection systems, etc.).
  -CCTV monitoring systems (television circuits).
  -Area or building control and entry monitoring systems.
• Handle the maintenance and repair of security systems according to current regulations. When private security regulations require a security system to be installed, it is then necessary to carry out preventative system maintenance every three months. If a security system is installed despite not being compulsory, checks should be carried out on a yearly basis.
• Private Security Regulations stipulate that the following must be carried out in alarm reception centres:
• Carry out the alarm centre connection project.
  Carry out electronic security system design operations.
  Issue security system installation certificates.
• Using graphic design programmes or CAD, draw up the building planimetry, indicating the location and signposting of the security equipment and systems to be installed and the relevant wiring pathways and levels .
• When applicable, design electronic circuits for new hardware applications as well as the software required to operate or adapt customised solutions.
• Assess the works and draw up schedules taking into consideration the necessary resources and timelines .
• Provide expertise in the assessment of any disagreements between clients and installer companies.
• Provide consultancy and planning services to help draw up budgetary bases and system tenders.
• Supervise or control the adjustment of equipment quality to regulatory standards.
• Adjust the security system design matrix to environmental, architectural, physical, personal, procedural and legal risk factors and vectors to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and consistency.
• Carry out preceptive checks and inspections on the works to ensure the completion of the programme, and an assessment of methods and timelines.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització de les tecnologies de la informació i la comunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes electrònics
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes i serveis de telecomunicacions
• Grau: Enginyeria electrònica de telecomunicació

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Initiative: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Customer orientation: Level 2

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Technician

People who show an interest in the technical field find fulfilment in carrying out activities related to the design and manufacture of objects, machines, vehicles and/or infrastructures. These activities require the application of scientific and technical knowledge (laws of physics, calculations and mathematical formulas, properties of the materials, etc). Creativity is also necessary when coming up with optimal solutions for the functional requirements of the products to be designed. Therefore, the pragmatic application of scientific knowledge in order to develop solutions for the benefit of human beings is the main function of occupations in the technical field.

Avionics software engineer

Network training and support specialist

Avionics development engineer

Hardware engineer

Navigation technician in computer science and telecomunications

• Work hours

  Full working day; workers may be required to work on public holidays if the system fails.

• Salary

  Between 23.168 and 34.584 Euros gross per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Median: 28.306 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.
  
  

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Office space plus project development equipment, such as a computer and the software and hardware required according to the services provided.

• Initial investments

  The approximate average cost is of about 5,000 Euros.