How much does a Surveillance Technician make in the United States? The average Surveillance Technician salary in the United States is $47,599 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44,293 and $52,493. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Surveillance Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surveillance Technician Salary $41,283 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Surveillance Technician Salary $44,293 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Surveillance Technician Salary $47,599 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Surveillance Technician Salary $52,493 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Surveillance Technician Salary $56,948 US February 26, 2024
25% $44,293 10% $41,283 90% $56,948 75% $52,493 $47,599 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Computer science: Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

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Vocational Training: Vocational training refers to instructional programs or courses that focus on the skills required for a particular job function or trade.

Customer Service 0.42%
Computer science 0.18%
Vocational Training 0.33%
Others 99.07%

Job Description for Surveillance Technician

Surveillance Technician installs and removes various types of cameras throughout the establishment. Maintains, repairs, and installs alarms. Being a Surveillance Technician creates tapes for training and investigations. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, Surveillance Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Surveillance Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Surveillance Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Surveillance Technician

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Surveillance Technician, the first career path typically progresses to Special Investigations Unit Director.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Surveillance Supervisor position, and then progresses to Surveillance Operations Manager.

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Surveillance Technician salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Surveillance Technician, the highest Surveillance Technician salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Surveillance Technician salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Surveillance Technician salary is in Miami, FL, where the Surveillance Technician salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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