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Certifications worth having
Fire alarm certification
NICET (the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) fire alarm levels are written into many fire codes by name.
Networking skills
Cameras moved from coaxial cable to IP (internet protocol) networks, so switches, addressing and bandwidth are now part of the job.
Access control systems
Card readers, door hardware and the software behind them. Mostly commercial work.
Manufacturer certifications
Specific panel and camera platforms. Employers who sell that brand look for people who are certified on it.
An electrician's license
Crossing into full electrical work widens what you can legally do.