Also called: Breathalyzer Interlock Installer, Interlock Service Technician
Installs and services the breath-test devices courts order in cars of drunk-driving offenders so the car will not start if they have been drinking.
A driver comes in for a monthly check. You download the device’s log of breath tests and photos, recalibrate its sensor, and send the report to the state. Later you wire a new device into another customer’s car.
Estimated; service center pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.25 years after high school. High school plus company and state training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Automotive Electronics, None required.
Growing about average. Every state now has interlock laws.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Cloud reporting cuts paperwork; car wiring and calibration stay hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to ignition interlock companies or their installer shops First: Company training plus state interlock technician certification where required
Classes: Auto shop, Electronics, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-2096.
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