Businesses and property owners in Port St. Joe often work with a rotating cast of employees, contractors and service vendors. Access control lets you give each person their own card, fob or code, limit when it works and turn it off when the job is done. TekPro installs these systems from Panama City, about 40 miles away.

How We Start

We begin by listing the doors, the people who use them and when. Then we look at each door and frame to choose hardware that fits and keeps exits free.

Keyless Entry for Coastal Businesses

Restaurants, shops and lodging in Port St. Joe serve visitors heading to St. Joseph Bay and Cape San Blas, and seasonal staffing means keys change hands often. Electronic credentials avoid the cost of rekeying. Offices and medical practices can control back doors and supply rooms. For buildings rebuilt after Hurricane Michael, adding access control during construction is easier and cleaner than adding it later, so it’s worth planning early.

Working With Cameras and Alarms

Access control pairs well with security cameras, which can record who used a credential, and with an alarm system for after-hours protection.

Access control features for Port St. Joe buildings:

• Training for the person who manages users
• Card, fob and keypad readers
• Electric strikes, maglocks and electrified locksets
• Door schedules and holiday settings
• Entry logs by user and door

Many Port St. Joe customers pair this with security cameras or fire alarm systems.

Built for Port St. Joe Properties

• Marinas and waterfront businesses
• Rebuilt and new construction projects
• Seasonal and second-home owners
• Vacation rental owners

Cards, Fobs and Keypads

Most users carry a card or key fob, and keypads work well for doors where a code is easier. We’ll recommend readers based on how each door is used.

Entry Logs

Every entry is recorded with the credential used and the time. Reviewing those logs helps answer questions after an incident.

Serving Port St. Joe From Panama City

TekPro is based at 1609 Lisenby Avenue in Panama City, and we serve Port St. Joe and the rest of Gulf County from there. Port St. Joe is about 40 miles from our office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and emergency service is available 24/7. TekPro’s Florida alarm contractor license, EF20002191, is held by Cole Connolly. For more about this service, see our access control page, or go back to all of our services in Port St. Joe.

Questions We Hear in Port St. Joe

Is it easier to add access control during a rebuild?

Yes. Running cable and setting door hardware before walls are finished is easier and usually cleaner.

Can I keep my existing locks?

Some doors can keep their locks with an electric strike added. Others need new hardware. We’ll check each door.

Can contractors have temporary access?

Yes. You can set a credential to work only on certain doors and during certain dates or hours.

Can access control work with our fire alarm?

Yes. Where required, locks can release when the fire alarm activates.

Get a Free Quote in Port St. Joe

Call (850) 329-8126 or request a free quote, and tell us about your Port St. Joe property. We’ll talk through what you need and give you a clear, written price.