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Security Guards & Courtesy Patrol Services in Okaloosa County, Florida

From beachfront resorts in Destin to gated subdivisions in Niceville, Okaloosa County demands a higher standard of security—professional, reliable, and trained to interact with residents, tourists, short-term renters, and HOA boards alike.


David J. Mathena & Associates provides licensed security officers, gatehouse staff, and vehicle patrols throughout Okaloosa County, including:
Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Shalimar, Niceville, Mary Esther, Wright, Ocean City, Valparaiso, and Baker.

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Security Services Tailored to the Emerald Coast Lifestyle

 

Okaloosa County has its own unique security landscape:


  • Condominiums and resorts along Destin, Okaloosa Island, and Fort Walton Beach
     
  • Gated golf and waterfront communities in Shalimar and Niceville
     
  • Heavy tourism, military presence, and transient vacation rentals
     
  • Spring break surges, short-term renters (Airbnb/VRBO), parking violations, and amenity misuse
     

We secure coastal properties without turning them into police zones. Quiet professionalism, ironclad consistency.

Our Security Services in Okaloosa County

Security Guards & Gatehouse Personnel

 Uniformed officers trained for access control, emergency response, guest interaction, resort etiquette, and Florida security regulations. 

Vehicle & Foot Courtesy Patrols

 Marked patrol vehicles or foot patrols covering HOA neighborhoods, condo complexes, marinas, resorts, and commercial districts (Destin Harbor, Uptown Station, The Boardwalk). 

Amenity & Pool Monitoring

 Maintain order at pools, clubhouses, beachfront access points, fitness centers, private docks, and parking garages—without antagonizing residents or guests. 

Parking & Visitor Management

  • Enforce HOA and resort parking rules
     
  • Track vendors, visitors, contractors, renters
     
  • Manage guest passes and vehicle registration

Custom Security Post Orders

Every property receives site-specific post instructions—not a copy/paste template. Tailored to your rules, map, entry points, neighborhood culture, and management expectations. 

Areas We Serve in Okaloosa County, FL

We provide armed and unarmed security officers in: 


 Coastal & Resort Zones 

  •  Destin & Sandestin 
  •  Fort Walton Beach 
  • Okaloosa Island
  •  Henderson Beach Area 

Residential & HOA Communities

  • Shalimar
  • Niceville
  • Bluewater Bay
  • Eglin AFB Housing

Surrounding Areas 

  •   Valparaiso 
  •  Mary Esther 
  • Ocean City
  • Baker

Why CAMs & Property Managers Hire 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, report writing, and de-escalation

Local Emerald Coast ownership—not a franchise, not corporate out-of-state

Professional uniforms, incident documentation, digital reporting, and supervision

Real Problems We Solve in Okaloosa County

Solution:   Courtesy patrol with proper documentation & rule enforcement 


Solution:  Dedicated amenity monitoring & access control 


Solution:  Professionally trained, supervised security personnel 


Solution:  Photo-backed incident reports + supervisor summaries 


Solution:  Patrol + resident/visitor parking enforcement 


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   Whether you manage a condo on Okaloosa Island, a gated community in Shalimar, a resort in Destin, or a residential neighborhood in Niceville—you deserve a security team that protects property without damaging the guest or resident experience. 


 Headquarters: Navarre, FL | Serving Escambia 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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