94F Computer/Detection Systems Repairer: civilian jobs and resume guide
The service source describes this work around inspecting computer and detection equipment, diagnosing electronic and electromechanical faults, and repairing equipment and documenting service condition. Your assignment may have included only part of that work.
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$47,810
Median national pay for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer
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Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Typical national pay$38,900–$59,870Median $47,810 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
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Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
Typical national pay$47,820–$73,690Median $60,070 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
Alarm-system licensing or registration requirements vary by state and locality. Check the rules where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
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Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer
Summary
Repairer of computers, automated teller machines, and office machines, maintaining and installing equipment, diagnosing issues, and advising customers on operation and maintenance
Experience
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Disassembled machines to examine parts for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices
Reassembled machines after making repairs or replacing parts
Operated machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms
Reinstalled software programs or adjusted settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions
Traveled to customers' stores or offices to service machines or provide emergency repair service
Maintained records of equipment maintenance work or repairs
Advised customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming
Testing mechanical equipment, Testing mechanical systems, Testing electrical circuits, Analyzing test or performance data
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
Summary
Security and fire alarm systems installer responsible for installing, programming, maintaining, and repairing alarm wiring and equipment in compliance with relevant codes. Consults with clients to assess security needs and provides cost estimates for installations
Experience
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Installed, maintained, and repaired security systems and alarm devices, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans
Mounted and fastened control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, and video cameras, connecting components with electrical and telephone wiring
Demonstrated systems for customers and explained details, including causes and consequences of false alarms
Tested and repaired circuits and sensors, adhering to wiring and system specifications
Examined systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation
Consulted with clients to assess risks and determine security requirements for installations
Prepared documents, such as invoices and warranties, and provided customers with cost estimates for equipment installation
Inspecting safety equipment, Inspecting equipment, Testing electrical circuits, Estimating labor and material costs, Determining job materials, Maintaining knowledge of developments, Planning work procedures
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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What work involving inspecting computer and detection equipment did you personally perform, and what record could support it?
For diagnosing electronic and electromechanical faults, which systems, tools, materials, or records did you actually use?
How did you verify or document repairing equipment and documenting service condition, and what result can you support?
Within your Army Computer/Detection Systems Repairer assignment, what frequency, workload, timing, or scope can you document without guessing?
For this Army record, which training or credentials remain current, and which should be described only as past experience?
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Before
Tested a digital device, traced an electronic fault, and recorded the completed repair.
After
Tested electronic equipment, diagnosed a component fault, and documented the completed repair.
Why this wording is fair
Tested electronic equipment
Diagnosed a component fault
Documented a repair
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