Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Enterprise Security & Life Safety Solutions Provider
Minuteman Security & Life Safety has been a trusted provider of enterprise security and life safety solutions since 1988. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, we serve commercial and government clients across the U.S. East Coast and beyond with advanced security systems. Our 500+ employees operate from 29 office locations, delivering integrated solutions including video surveillance, access control, emergency communications, and fire alarm systems. We specialize in design-first approaches that ensure system longevity, scalability, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.Our Program Management Office supports national and global rollouts, maintaining enterprise-wide consistency through client playbooks and certified project management. Recognized as SDM Magazine's 2025 Systems Integrator of the Year, we combine technical expertise with dedicated customer support to protect people and property for clients ranging from K-12 schools to critical infrastructure facilities.
Services
Video Surveillance
Access Control
Fire Alarm Systems
Program Management
Managed Services
Emergency Communication
Perimeter Security
Technical Services
Intercom Systems
Custom Development
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in enterprise security system integration
- Our 500+ employees operate from 29 strategic locations across the eastern US
- We implement design-first security solutions with guaranteed system extensibility
- Our Program Management Office ensures enterprise-wide consistency for global clients
- We maintain active partnerships with leading security technology vendors
Services
Video Surveillance
Our video surveillance solutions combine advanced camera technology with intelligent software platforms. We design systems using leading brands like Axis and Hanwha, with options for cloud storage and AI-powered analytics. Integration with access control systems enables synchronized security operations, while managed services provide 24/7 monitoring and maintenance. Systems support license plate recognition and GDPR-compliant evidence handling.
Access Control
We implement enterprise-grade access control systems with mobile credential options and bi-directional Active Directory integration. Our solutions include wireless locksets for remote doors and visitor management systems with pre-registration capabilities. Systems can be configured for time-based access rules and integrate with emergency communication platforms to control unauthorized entry through real-time alerts and automated lockdown procedures.
Fire Alarm Systems
Our NICET-certified engineers design code-compliant fire alarm systems using advanced detection technologies like VESDA aspirating smoke detectors. Systems integrate with building management platforms and support remote monitoring through Honeywell's Horizon app. We provide comprehensive maintenance programs including automated testing that meets NFPA requirements, ensuring continuous compliance and system reliability across multi-site deployments.
Program Management
Our PMO delivers enterprise-wide security consistency through client-specific playbooks that standardize system configurations across geographically dispersed locations. Certified project managers coordinate installations in multiple jurisdictions while accounting for local regulations. Services include international logistics coordination, vendor management, and post-commissioning support including user training and performance reporting for global security operations.
Managed Services
Our hosted services provide centralized management of multi-site security systems through customizable dashboards. Features include daily camera health checks, cloud-based evidence handling, and access control activity reporting. The Crisis Assist add-on offers 24/7 outsourced security operations with remote incident response capabilities. Systems support synchronized viewing of camera feeds across all locations with single sign-on access from any device.
People
Barton Kartoz
Vertical Market Director
Barton Kartoz leads vertical market strategy at Minuteman Security, focusing on innovative security solutions. With expertise in AI video analytics, he contributes to industry publications and develops specialized safety systems for waste facilities and industrial applications.
Questions
What security services does Minuteman offer?
We provide integrated security solutions including video surveillance, access control, fire alarm systems, emergency communication, perimeter security, and program management services.
Which industries do you serve?
We specialize in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and government facilities across the eastern United States and internationally.
Do you offer 24/7 security monitoring?
Yes, our managed services include 24x7 alarm monitoring and Crisis Assist support with remote incident response capabilities.
How do you handle multi-site deployments?
Our Program Management Office standardizes security systems across global locations using client playbooks and certified project management processes.
What technology partners do you work with?
We integrate systems from leading vendors including Axis, Hanwha, Milestone, Honeywell, and OpenEye for comprehensive security solutions.
