Residential, HOA & Gated Community Security

Residential, HOA & Gated Community Security

Gatehouse officers, visitor management, roving patrols, clubhouse and pool coverage, condominium front desks and after-hours response for HOAs, gated communities and residential buildings across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.

A community gate that waves everyone through is decoration, not security. FSO Guard provides residential, HOA and gated community security in South Florida — gatehouse officers who actually verify visitors, roving patrols that show up on the report, clubhouse and pool coverage, condominium front desks and after-hours response — with fixed rosters, written post orders and reports a board can read.

Residential security services

Gatehouse and entrance officers

Staffed gates with real verification: resident recognition, guest lists and passes, vendor and contractor check-in, delivery and rideshare handling, license plate logging and integration with your access software or plate readers. Officers presentable enough to be the first impression of your community.

Roving patrols

Officers on foot, golf cart or marked vehicle patrolling streets, parking areas, amenity centers, lakes and perimeter fences on randomized rounds, with checkpoint scans and GPS verification. See on-site patrol services and mobile patrol for communities that need periodic checks rather than a full-time post.

Clubhouse, pool and amenity security

Coverage of pools, gyms, clubhouses and party rooms — access control, rule enforcement, event coverage for community functions and private rentals.

Condominium front desk and concierge

For high-rise and mid-rise associations: concierge security officers at the front desk combining hospitality with access control, packages and visitor management.

After-hours and alarm response

Response to resident calls, alarms and camera alerts at night, coordination with police and fire, and incident reports to management by morning.

Parking enforcement

Permit checks, guest parking rules, towing coordination per the board’s policy — the most common resident complaint, handled consistently.

Hurricane season

Pre-storm lock-down support, post-storm patrols against looting and contractor fraud, and coverage while gates and cameras are down.

FSO Guard patrol vehicle at a gated community entrance in South Florida

Communities we serve

Gated single-family communities and country club communities in Weston, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Plantation, Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Wellington; Intracoastal and waterfront communities in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami Beach; townhouse and condominium associations in Doral, Kendall, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles and Hallandale; and 55+ and resort-style communities across Broward and Palm Beach.

How we set up community security

  1. Assessment with the board or manager. Entrances, hours, amenities, incident history, current vendor problems, resident expectations.
  2. Proposal. Officer levels, patrol plan, technology integration, uniform standard and an itemized monthly price.
  3. Post orders. Written procedures for guests, vendors, deliveries, emergencies, rule enforcement and escalation — approved by the board.
  4. Roster and training. Fixed team trained on your systems and rules; relief officers pre-trained.
  5. Supervision and reporting. Supervisor visits, daily activity reports, incident reports, and a monthly summary for board meetings.

Why boards and managers choose FSO Guard

  • Licensed Florida security agency (Class B), Class D and Class G officers, insurance as required by the state; certificates of insurance for the association on request.
  • Reliability. Fixed rosters, trained relief and fast replacement of no-shows — the problem that gets most community security vendors fired.
  • Verified patrols — GPS and checkpoint data in every report, not just a signature.
  • Board-ready reporting — monthly summaries you can present at the meeting.
  • English, Spanish and Russian speaking officers for South Florida’s diverse communities.
  • One provider for gates, patrols, front desks, events and investigations of vandalism or theft.

Residential security cost

Community posts are billed per officer per hour under a monthly schedule; patrols per visit or as part of the package; vehicles and carts quoted separately when we provide them. Long-term agreements are priced lower per hour than temporary coverage. See our guide to security guard costs in Miami.

Service area

HOA and gated community security in Miami, Doral, Kendall, Coral Gables, Aventura, Sunny Isles, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Weston, Davie, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Wellington and West Palm Beach.

Call (786) 659-5011, message us on WhatsApp or send the form to schedule an assessment for your community. For private estates and single residences see private security services.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How many officers does a gated community need?

It depends on the number of entrances, hours the gates are staffed, community size and whether you want a roving patrol. A common setup is one gatehouse officer per staffed entrance plus a roving officer or mobile patrol at night. We assess the community and propose the minimum coverage that actually closes the gaps.

Can you work with our visitor management system?

Yes. Officers are trained on the systems communities use — including gate access software, license plate readers, resident apps and paper logs where that is what the board wants — and follow the board's rules for guests, vendors, deliveries and rideshares.

Do you provide the same officers every day?

Yes. A fixed roster for your community so residents know the officers by name, with trained relief officers for days off and emergencies.

Can you enforce community rules?

Officers enforce the rules the board sets — parking, pool hours, amenities, noise, pets, short-term rentals — politely and consistently, and document violations for management. They do not make the rules and they do not pick sides between neighbors.

Are HOA security officers armed?

Most community posts are unarmed (Class D). Armed Class G officers are available for communities with elevated risk or high-value homes, at the board's discretion.

Need this service in Miami or South Florida?

Licensed, insured and available 24/7 across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.