Alarm System Auditor - Washington Metropolitan Area

An Alarm System Inspector conducts listing and annual field inspections for all burglar and fire alarm system installations by examining and evaluating equipment, and preparing inspection reports. Reviews inspection results and corrective action measures for compliance with UL Listing requirements. Conducts revisits when initial annual inspection reveals need for facility modifications and/or corrective actions. Establishes new Listings for burglar and fire alarm systems. Conducts Listing and annual inspections of central station monitoring facilities. Maintains and applies working knowledge of latest alarm equipment technology.

• Conducts all burglar and fire alarm system field inspections and service tests to determine that assigned alarm installation companies are providing Certificates and service in compliance with UL and other applicable requirements. Transfers inspection results to appropriate UL forms and prep ares detailed inspection reports.
• Conducts annual field inspections of all burglar and fire alarm systems to verify that performance of the system, arrangement of monitoring devices, continuity of circuits, wiring of control units, and other security elements are consistent with the types of systems listed on the Certificates. Prepares report of findings and follows up to verify that deficiencies are resolved.
• Maintains and applies current knowledge of all applicable burglar and fire alarm equipment and installation standards, National Electric Code, applicable regulations, latest alarm equipment technology, alarm technology practices and UL policies and procedures.
• Conducts Listing inspections for all burglar and fire alarm systems, by examining and evaluating equipment to verify that components are compatible with each other and the system meets applicable standards. Prepares procedure reports, correspondence and associated materials related to new work, revisits, and Listing inspections.
• Communicates with customers to schedule appointments, discuss UL requirements for Listing compliance, explain results of field inspections, and resolve adverse field report findings. Provides information to Authorities Having Jurisdiction and other external bodies as required. May assist in educating the public in areas of burglar and fire alarm safety.
• Conducts annual central station monitoring inspections by examining and evaluating facilities to verify that the equipment, standby power, installation techniques, service, and building are in compliance with UL standards. Conducts Listing inspections.
• Reads and interprets equipment installation literature, wiring diagrams and building blueprints to verify that alarm system equipment and operations room security meet UL requirements for installation, operation and maintenance.
• Develops and manages a work schedule from an annual assignment of work. This includes scheduling appointments with customers, reviewing files for a profile of past performance, …