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 El Paso
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Ep Home PFC | 37 | not yet verified |
| EPT Integrity Asset Management LLC | 7 | not yet verified |
| Tropicana Properties II, LLC | 7 | not yet verified |
| Housing Authority of the City of El Paso | 4 | not yet verified |
| Mayfair Management Group, LLC | 4 | not yet verified |
| JL Gray Company, Inc. | 4 | not yet verified |
| Community Options, Inc. | 3 | not yet verified |
| Envolve Community Management LLC | 2 | not yet verified |
| Envolve Client Services Group LLC | 2 | not yet verified |
| Alpha-Barnes Real Estate Services LLC | 2 | not yet verified |
Questions from security companies
How do security companies get contracts at El Paso 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 El Paso?
94 apartment communities, 100 HOAs, 100 hotels (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do El Paso properties buy security services?
Year-round.