Worth Fire & Security's Org Chart and Career Ladder
Introduction
At Worth Fire & Security, we believe transparency builds trust — not just with our customers, but with our team. You rarely see a service company lay out exactly how it's structured and how people can grow within it. We're changing that.
Below is a look at our actual organization chart, career ladders, and what it takes to move up here.
Our Organization Chart
Worth Fire & Security is structured around strong leadership and four specialized field teams, all coordinated through project management.
- Owner — Sets company vision, culture, and strategy
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Office Manager / VP (Lefthand)
- Accounting
- Dispatcher
- Service
- Purchasing
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PM / Project Manager (Righthand)
- Infrastructure Team
- Fire Alarm Team
- Security & Technology Team
- Fire Sprinkler Team
Career Ladder — Technical Track
Every field team follows the same foundational progression, with room to advance to Project Manager level:
Infrastructure Team
- Apprentice → Tech I, II, III, IV → Lead → Project Manager
- Certifications Organizations: BCIS, OSHA 10, NFPA 70, 72 & D-Tools
| Position | Experience | Certification Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 0-1 Years | Safety Training |
| Tech I | 1-2 Years | OSHA 10, BICSI Installer 1 |
| Tech II | 2-4 Years | BICSI Installer 2 Copper |
| Tech III | 4-6 Years | BICSI Installer 2 Fiber & D-Tools |
| Tech IV | 6-8 Years | BICSI Technician & D-Tools |
| Lead | 8+ Years | BICSI Technician & D-Tools |
| Project Manager | 10+ Years | BICSI RCDD Preferred & D-Tools |
Fire Alarm Team
- Apprentice → Tech I, II, III, IV → Lead → Project Manager
- Certifications Organizations: NICET, OSHA 10, NFPA 70, 72, ESA CFAT → NICET I-IV → CFPS & D-Tools
| Position | Experience | Certification Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 0-1 Years | ESA Fire Courses / Texas Trainee |
| Fire Alarm Tech I | 1-2 Years | ESA CFAT & D-Tools |
| Fire Alarm Tech II | 2-4 Years | NICET Level I & D-Tools |
| Fire Alarm Tech III | 4-6 Years | NICET Level II & D-Tools |
| Fire Alarm Tech IV | 6-8 Years | NICET Level III & D-Tools |
| Lead Fire Alarm Technician | 8+ Years | NICET Level III or IV & D-Tools |
| Fire Alarm Project Manager | 10+ Years | NICET IV, CFPS Preferred & D-Tools |
Security & Technology Team
- Apprentice → Tech I, II, III, IV → Lead → Project Manager
- Certifications Organizations: ESA → CSI/CSSI BICSI→RCDD & D-Tools
| Position | Experience | Certification Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 0-1 Years | ESA CAT I Course, Manufacturer Fundamentals |
| Security & Technology Tech I | 1-2 Years | ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CAT I) & D-Tools [nfpa.org] |
| Security & Technology Tech II | 2-4 Years | ESA CAT II + ESA Electronic Access Control (EAC) & D-Tools [nfpa.org] |
| Security & Technology Tech III | 4-6 Years | ESA Certified Intrusion Technician (CIT) + Advanced Manufacturer Certifications, & D-Tools [nfpa.org] |
| Security & Technology Tech IV | 6-8 Years | ESA Certified Service Technician (CST) & D-Tools [nfpa.org] |
| Lead Security & Technology Technician | 8+ Years | ESA CST + Multi-Platform Certifications (Access, Video, AV, Networking) & D-Tools [nfpa.org] [nicet.org], |
| Security & Technology Project Manager | 10+ Years | ESA Certified Systems Integrator (CSI/CSSI) + SIA CSPM, NICET Video Design & D-Tools [nfpa.org] |
Fire Sprinkler Team
- Apprentice → Tech I, II, III, IV → Lead → Project Manager
- Certifications Organizations: NFPA → NICET & D-Tools
| Position | Experience | Certification Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 0-1 Years | NFPA 25 & NFPA 13 Familiarization |
| Fire Sprinkler Tech I | 1-2 Years | ITM Fundamentals |
| Fire Sprinkler Tech II | 2-4 Years | NICET Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems Level I |
| Fire Sprinkler Tech III | 4-6 Years | NICET Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems Level II |
| Fire Sprinkler Tech IV | 6-8 Years | NICET Water-Based Systems Layout Level I or NICET ITM Level III |
| Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician | 8+ Years | NICET ITM Level III or Water-Based Systems Level II |
| Fire Sprinkler Project Manager | 10+ Years | NICET Water-Based Systems Level III+, RME-G Preferred & D-Tools |
Career Ladder — Management Track
For those who grow into leadership, our management ladder provides a clear path from the field to the executive level:
- Lead Technician — NICET certified, field experience, team leadership on job sites
- Project Manager — Owns project delivery, client relationships, and scheduling
- Senior Project Manager — Manages complex or multi-site projects, mentors PMs
- Owner / General Manager — Executive leadership and company direction
The PM Competencies
To advance into and through the management track, our Project Managers are expected to develop competency across three areas:
Technical
- Security Alarm
- Nicet Certified - Fire Alarm
- Access Control
- CCTV
- Audio / Video
- Networking
- Fire Sprinkler (coordination)
Business — D-Tools
- Estimating
- Project Budgeting
- Labor Management
- Procurement
- Buy-Out
- Close-Out
- Change Orders
- Documentation
Leadership
- Hiring
- Training
- Professionalism
- Client / Customer Relations
Career Ladder - Operations Track
| Position | Experience | Certification / Training Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Office Staff | 0-1 Years | Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Outlook Fundamentals, D-Tools Basics, Customer Service Training |
| CSA I | 1-2 Years | Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel Intermediate, Customer Service Certification, D-Tools User Training |
| CSA II | 2-4 Years | Advanced Outlook & Calendar Management, Microsoft Teams Collaboration, Project Administration, QuickBooks Fundamentals, Dispatch Training |
| Bookkeeper | 2-5 Years | Microsoft Excel Advanced, Outlook Power User, QuickBooks Certified User, A/R & A/P Training |
| CSA III | 4-6 Years | Microsoft 365 Power User, Contract Administration, Project Coordination, Leadership Fundamentals |
| Senior Bookkeeper | 5-8 Years | Advanced Excel, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, QuickBooks Advanced Certification |
| Office Manager | 6-10 Years | Microsoft 365 Administration, SharePoint Fundamentals, HR Management, Operations Management, Accounting Management |
| VP / Branch Manager | 10+ Years | Executive Microsoft 365 Skills, Power BI Fundamentals, Strategic Leadership, Financial Management, Business Operations |
More on Expectations by Operation positions
| Skill | Office Staff | CSA I | CSA II | Bookkeeper | CSA III | Office Manager | VP / Branch Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook Email | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outlook Calendar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teams Chat & Meetings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Word | Basic | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Excel | Basic | Intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Executive |
| OneDrive | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SharePoint | — | Basic | Basic | Basic | Intermediate | Advanced | Advanced |
| D-Tools | Basic | Daily User | Advanced User | View/Reporting | Power User | Administration | Reporting |
| Power BI | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Recommended | Recommended |
Why We Share This
Most service companies keep this kind of structure behind closed doors — or haven't defined it at all. We think that's a missed opportunity. When our team knows where they can go, they're more motivated to grow. And when our customers see that we invest in our people, they trust us more with their buildings and businesses.
If you're interested in joining the Worth Fire & Security team, reach out — we're always looking for people who take pride in their craft.