Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Enterprise Security & Life Safety Solutions
Access Security has been delivering enterprise security and life safety solutions since 1988. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, we serve commercial and government clients across the U.S. East Coast and beyond, with 29 office locations from Maine to Florida. Our 500+ employees specialize in integrated security systems, including video surveillance, access control, emergency communications, and fire alarm systems. We employ a design-first approach to ensure systems are scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with client needs. Our Program Management Office supports national and global rollouts, maintaining consistency across diverse regulatory environments.With decades of experience, we partner with leading technology vendors to deliver reliable, future-ready solutions. Our technical services team provides cybersecurity audits, data analytics, and custom application engineering to optimize system performance. We prioritize client collaboration, offering 24/7 monitoring, managed services, and comprehensive training programs. Our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has made us one of North America's fastest-growing security integrators.
Services
Video Surveillance
Access Control
Fire Alarm Systems
Perimeter Security
Emergency Communication
Managed Services
Program Management
Technical Services
Intercom Systems
Custom Development
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in enterprise security system integration
- Our 24/7 monitoring and managed services ensure continuous system performance
- We maintain 29 regional offices for rapid local response across the East Coast
- Our technical team holds 15+ industry certifications including CISSP and CISA
- We implement a design-first approach for scalable, future-ready security systems
Services
Video Surveillance
Our video surveillance solutions combine advanced camera technology with intelligent software platforms. We design systems using Axis, Hanwha, and other leading vendors' equipment, selecting optimal hardware for specific environments. Our engineers implement cloud-based or on-premises VMS solutions like Milestone and OpenEye, enabling remote monitoring through mobile applications. Systems include analytics for motion detection, license plate recognition, and facial recognition with privacy protections. We provide ongoing maintenance, storage optimization, and evidence handling services with GDPR/FERPA compliance.
Access Control
We design integrated access control systems that manage facility entry for employees, visitors, and vehicles. Our solutions support physical cards, mobile credentials, and biometric authentication. Systems integrate with HR databases for automated access provisioning and can be configured for time-based access rules. We implement wireless locksets for remote locations and provide visitor management systems with pre-registration capabilities. Our engineers ensure compliance with egress requirements while maintaining security standards across all access points.
Fire Alarm Systems
Our fire alarm systems combine early warning detection with integrated life safety solutions. We install code-compliant systems featuring smoke detectors, VESDA aspirating systems, and gas detection units. Integration with building management systems enables automated responses during emergencies. Our NICET-certified engineers provide ongoing maintenance, including self-testing detectors that meet NFPA requirements. We offer 24/7 monitoring and support services to ensure system reliability across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
Managed Services
Our managed services team provides 24/7 oversight of security systems across multiple locations. Services include camera health monitoring, access control management, and video evidence handling through secure cloud platforms. We offer centralized system management with customizable dashboards for multi-site visibility. Our Crisis Assist service provides outsourced security operations support with dedicated response teams. Regular reporting and analytics help clients maintain compliance and optimize security operations budgets.
Perimeter Security
We design comprehensive perimeter security systems using license plate recognition, thermal cameras, and vehicle barriers. Our solutions integrate with access control systems for automated vehicle entry and intrusion detection. We implement fence breach detection systems and exterior turnstiles for industrial, educational, and municipal facilities. Custom integrations with radio systems and digital signage enhance security effectiveness. Our engineers optimize detection systems to minimize false alarms while maintaining high security standards.
Questions
What security systems does Minuteman offer?
We provide video surveillance, access control, fire alarm systems, perimeter security, emergency communication, and integrated security solutions for commercial and government clients.
Do you serve clients outside the Northeast US?
While headquartered in Massachusetts, we operate from Maine to Florida with program management capabilities supporting national and international security system deployments.
How do you handle emergency security situations?
Our systems integrate with emergency communication platforms and offer 24/7 monitoring services. We provide after-hours support and can coordinate with local authorities when needed.
Can you integrate security systems with existing infrastructure?
Yes, our engineers specialize in integrating new security technology with legacy systems while ensuring optimal performance and compatibility across platforms.
Do you offer cybersecurity for physical security systems?
Our Technical Services Group provides cybersecurity audits, network security assessments, and penetration testing specifically for physical security systems and their data networks.
Reviews (2)
B. Jackson
May 26, 2019
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Access Security is a top notch local security company that takes pride in their work and service. I worked for this company for several years and can personally attest to the quality of work, care taken with customers, and professionalism. Highly recommend.
Tanner Lashinsky
Jan 07, 2019
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Beautiful facility and great staff. I work with Access often with our systems and their attention to detail and technical expertise really trump's a lot of other vendors. This is also one of the few companies who treat you like a customer should be treated, hats off to them. If you are looking for security systems, camera's, badge systems this is the place to go.
