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Security Guards & Courtesy Patrol in Bay County & Panama City Beach, Florida

From high-rise condominiums overlooking the Gulf to gated HOAs and resort communities along Front Beach Road, Bay County demands security that is professional, proactive, and guest-friendly.


David J. Mathena & Associates provides licensed security officers, gatehouse personnel, and patrol services throughout Bay County, including:
Panama City Beach, Panama City, Lynn Haven, Callaway, Springfield, Parker, Southport, and Upper Grand Lagoon.

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Security for Condos, Resorts, HOAs & Coastal Developments

Bay County faces unique security challenges:


  • High-volume tourism and spring break crowd control in Panama City Beach (PCB)
     
  • Oceanfront condos, vacation rentals, and resort towers along Front Beach Rd & Thomas Drive
     
  • Gated HOAs in Lynn Haven, Southport, and Callaway
     
  • Marina and waterfront communities needing overnight patrols
     
  • Airbnb/VRBO turnover, parking issues, amenity abuse, trespassing, and loitering
     

Your residents and guests don’t want an overbearing security presence — they want peace, professionalism, safety, and someone who actually shows up when they’re needed.

Security Services We Provide in Bay County

Security Guards & Gatehouse / Lobby Officers

 For gated neighborhoods, high-rise condominiums, resort entrances, and marina communities. Officers trained in visitor screening, access control, hospitality, and report writing. 

Courtesy Patrol (Vehicle or Foot Patrols)

Marked patrol units to monitor:


  • Parking lots and garages
     
  • Pools, clubhouses, cabanas
     
  • Beach access points
     
  • After-hours trespassing and suspicious activity

Pool & Amenity Access Management

We cover:


  • Private beach walkovers
     
  • Rooftop pools and cabanas
     
  • Clubhouses and fitness centers
     
  • Picnic areas and marina docks
     
  • Enforce rules without confrontation or conflict

Parking & Visitor Compliance

  • Resident and guest vehicle tracking
     
  • HOA parking enforcement
     
  • Vendor/contractor access management
     
  • Photo-backed incident documentation for board meetings

Custom Post Orders for Every Property

 Every location receives its own SOPs based on HOA rules, layout, security camera placement, emergency procedures, and resident expectations. 

Areas We Serve in Bay County, FL

We provide armed and unarmed security officers in: 


 Beachfront and Resort Areas 

  •   Panama City Beach (PCB) 
  •  Front Beach Road & Thomas Dr. 
  •  Upper Grand Lagoon 
  •  Laguna Beach / Sunnyside 
  •  Pier Park Area 

HOA & Residential Communities

  •  Lynn Haven 
  •  Callaway 
  •  Southport 
  •  Venture Out, Gulf Highlands 
  •  SweetBay, College Point 

Greater Bay County Areas

  • Panama City
  • Parker
  • Springfield
  •  Bay Point / St. Andrews 
  •  Cedar Grove, Millville 

Why Property Managers Choose Us

27+ years of executive-level security leadership

U.S. Army Veteran • Bachelor’s in Security Management (American Military University)

Co-owner of Op Four Training Group, Florida-Licensed Security Academy

Officers trained in hospitality, HOA diplomacy, incident reporting, and de-escalation

No subcontracting, no temp staff — only professionally trained personnel

Local presence across the Emerald Coast — not a corporate franchise

Real Security Challenges We Solve in Bay County

Solution:  Increased patrols, access control, crowd management 


Solution:  Guest verification, quiet-hour enforcement, reporting 


Solution:  Amenity monitoring & controlled entry 


Solution:  Patrol, resident tags, towing coordination 


Solution:  Digital reports, time-stamped photos, supervisor reviews 


Solution:  Licensed, trained, uniformed officers only 


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 Whether you're managing a condo on Panama City Beach, a gated community in Lynn Haven, or marina property in Bay Point—professional security should protect the peace, property value, and reputation of your community. 


  Headquartered on the Emerald Coast — Serving Bay County daily 

 Phone: (850) 361-8758 

 Email: dmathena@davidjmathena.com  

Schedule a consultation or request a proposal today.

© 2025 David J Mathena & Associates, LLC. All rights reserved.

Serving Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton & Bay counties on the Emerald Coast

Florida License: B3500191

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