Who decides
Courtesy officers, patrol and access control are contracted by the management company or HOA board.
Where to focus
Large communities and HOAs with gated entries buy patrol and access control; start with the managers that run the most units.
Vendor approval
Large management companies usually require a credentialing service, insurance certificates and a W-9 before a first job. See requirements for the top Texas managers.
Timing
Year-round.
Biggest single decisions in Dallas–Fort Worth
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Omnium Management Company Inc | 21 | not yet verified |
| RPM Living | 20 | not yet verified |
| Westdale Asset Management | 19 | not yet verified |
| Sunridge Management Group, Inc. | 19 | not yet verified |
| Alpha-Barnes Real Estate Services LLC | 19 | not yet verified |
| Volunteers of America Texas Property Management Co | 17 | not yet verified |
| GREP Texas, LLC | 12 | not yet verified |
| Fountainhead MGMT | 12 | not yet verified |
| Camden Property Trust | 11 | not yet verified |
| Integra-Peak Management Co. | 11 | not yet verified |
Questions from security companies
How do security companies get contracts at Dallas–Fort Worth apartment communities and HOAs?
Courtesy officers, patrol and access control are contracted by the management company or HOA board.
How many properties could a security company serve in Dallas–Fort Worth?
7,678 apartment communities, 4,975 HOAs, 1,242 hotels (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do Dallas–Fort Worth properties buy security services?
Year-round.