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Every door in your building is a decision point. Who gets in, when, under what conditions. For New Jersey property managers and building owners, outdated lock-and-key systems create liability, slow down operations, and leave gaps that a determined intruder can walk right through. Modern access control closes those gaps.
Building Security Services has designed, installed, and managed access control systems across New Jersey for over 40 years. We pair electronic access technology with trained security personnel, so your building gets both smart locks and the people who know what to do when one flags a problem.
“Access control goes well beyond hardware on a door. It gives property managers full visibility into who enters their building, when, and why, and it puts trained people behind the technology so someone can actually respond when something looks wrong.”
— Amanda DeAlmeida, Executive Vice President, BSS
BSS installs and services the full range of commercial access control technologies. The right system depends on your building type, tenant mix, and security requirements. We help you figure that out during our initial assessment.
The most widely deployed access control method in commercial buildings. Tenants and employees carry a proximity card or RFID fob that grants entry at authorized doors. Cards can be programmed by zone, floor, and time of day, and deactivated the same day someone leaves the company. For a deeper comparison of electronic vs. traditional methods, see our guide on access control systems vs. lock and key.
Fingerprint scanners and facial recognition readers are the strongest form of identity verification available. There’s no card to lose and no PIN to share. Biometric access is common in healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical buildings, and any environment where strict entry logging is required.
Cloud-based platforms like Openpath let authorized users unlock doors from a smartphone app. Administrators manage permissions remotely, adding or revoking access from anywhere in real time. BSS is an authorized Openpath installer and integrator across New Jersey. Learn more about wireless access control types.
Keypad entry works well as a standalone solution for lower-security areas or as a second authentication layer (card + PIN) for sensitive zones. PINs can be set to expire after a shift or event.
Intercom systems with video verification allow front desk staff or remote operators to visually confirm visitors before buzzing them in. BSS installs and integrates intercom systems from Aiphone, Comelit, and other commercial-grade manufacturers.
For high-traffic lobbies, loading docks, and parking structures, turnstiles and motorized gates enforce one-person-one-credential entry. These systems eliminate tailgating and provide accurate occupancy counts.
Most access control vendors sell hardware. BSS delivers a security program.
“When a system flags an unauthorized entry attempt at 2 AM, it matters whether there’s a trained guard on-site who knows the protocol, or just an alarm going off in an empty lobby.”
— Paschal Tusoe, NJ Branch Manager, BSS
BSS integrates access control hardware with on-site security staffing. One provider, one system. You’re not coordinating between a tech vendor and a guard company and hoping they talk to each other when something goes wrong.
Access control requirements vary by industry. Here’s how we approach each:
| Industry | Common Access Control Needs |
|---|---|
| Commercial Real Estate | Multi-tenant credential management, visitor logs, elevator access control, after-hours lockdown |
| Healthcare | Biometric entry for restricted areas, patient floor access, pharmacy lockdown, HIPAA-compliant audit trails |
| Warehouses & Distribution | Perimeter gate systems, loading dock access, shift-based scheduling, vehicle credential readers |
| Retail | Back-of-house access restriction, loss prevention integration, POS area security |
| Education | Visitor management, classroom lockdown capability, after-hours building access for staff |
| Manufacturing & Pharma | Zone-based clearance levels, clean room access logging, regulatory compliance documentation |
BSS currently provides access control and security personnel services to properties across Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Morris County, Union County, and throughout northern and central New Jersey.
We don’t drop off hardware and disappear. Here’s what the process actually looks like:
“We approach every installation as a long-term relationship. The system we put in today needs to work reliably for years and adapt as the building’s tenants and needs change.”
— Amanda DeAlmeida, Executive Vice President, BSS
Every access event gets logged automatically. These audit trails give property managers and compliance teams the documentation they need, whether it’s for a tenant dispute, an insurance claim, or a regulatory review.
BSS installs keycard and RFID systems, biometric readers (fingerprint and facial recognition), cloud-based platforms like Openpath, PIN/keypad entry, intercom and video entry systems, and turnstile/gate systems. We design each system around the specific needs of your building and tenants.
Yes. BSS specializes in systems integration — connecting access control with video surveillance, intrusion alarms, intercom systems, and central station monitoring into a single managed platform. This is one of the primary advantages of working with a full-service security provider.
Cost depends on the number of doors, the type of credentials (keycard vs. biometric vs. mobile), network infrastructure requirements, and whether the system is cloud-based or on-premise. BSS provides free on-site assessments and detailed proposals — request a quote to get pricing specific to your building.
Yes. BSS offers ongoing maintenance contracts that include preventive maintenance visits, remote system monitoring, and priority service calls. We also provide central station monitoring for real-time alarm response.
With cloud-based platforms like Openpath, administrators can add, modify, or revoke credentials from any device with an internet connection. BSS sets up your admin portal and trains your team on remote management during installation.
BSS is one of the few NJ security companies that provides both electronic access control systems and trained on-site security personnel. Your technology and your people are managed under one provider, so there’s no gap between a hardware alert and a human response.
If you’re responsible for a commercial property in New Jersey, the right access control system pays for itself in reduced liability, lower turnover on security staff, and fewer headaches managing who gets into your building. BSS has been doing this for over 40 years.
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