Access Control with Smart Remote Entry Systems

FROM PIONEER SECURITY SERVICES

Elevate the security and convenience of your facility through intelligent access control and remote entry management. As unauthorised entry incidents rise and hybrid work models expand, you need a system that puts you in command at every door. 

Pioneer Security makes it simple for you to grant, revoke, and monitor access in real time, all from the palm of your hand.

Get Instant Access Management at Your Fingertips

Put an end to lost keycards, unmonitored after-hours traffic, and manual lock changes. Pioneer Security delivers enterprise-grade credential management and mobile-app control of locks and gates. Our advanced entry alert systems and round-the-clock support protect your people and your property.

Watch our guards stopping crimes before they start!

Why Smart Remote Entry Matters in 2025

Security breaches caused by lost cards and tailgating incidents keep property managers up at night. Hybrid work models require touch-free entry, and traditional locks no longer offer the flexibility you need. 

Upgrading to a remote-managed system delivers measurable returns: fewer break-ins, streamlined visitor handling, and potential discounts from insurers.

Common Access-Control Risks for Businesses and Homes

To build a resilient security strategy, you need to understand the risks at play. Consider these typical scenarios:

• Employees sharing PIN codes or keycards without authorization
• Tailgating at entrances after hours, with no real-time alert
• Lost credential replacements that disrupt daily operations
• Inconsistent visitor credentialing that slows foot traffic

Your organization will enjoy full command over credentials, doors, and schedules through a single, intuitive interface.
You can expect:

• Industry-standard credential readers and keyless entry systems
  Choose badge or PIN-pad hardware from Honeywell/First Alert, with optional third-party mobile-credential integrations to suit every workflow.
• Gate & door intercoms for secure communication
  Speak with visitors at any entry point before granting access to reduce tailgating and unauthorized entry.
• Centralized access-management software
  Assign badges or PINs, build time-based schedules, pull detailed audit logs, and handle remote entry monitoring, all from the same dashboard.
• Role-based permissions with flexible rules
  Activate or deactivate credentials by user role, time of day, or specific door location to enforce exactly the access policy you need.
• Visitor management tools
  Issue temporary or one-time credentials, track visitor check-ins and check-outs, and maintain a tamper-proof audit trail.
• Seamless system integrations
  Plug-and-play compatibility with intrusion alarms, CCTV cameras, and fire-alarm panels for one unified security platform.

Industries That Demand Top-Notch Access Control Systems

Our clients span diverse sectors, each with unique access challenges. You’ll find our solution especially valuable in:

• Corporate campuses and coworking spaces that need seamless entry for employees using visitor management tools
• Multifamily residential communities and gated neighborhoods seeking tighter perimeter control
• Healthcare facilities and laboratories that must track staff and contractor movements
• Universities and student housing where rapid credential provisioning is crucial
• Retail outlets and distribution centers aiming to protect high-value inventory

How We Solve Your Security Challenges

You have to protect people and assets without hampering daily routines. Our smart remote entry system helps you:

• Receive real-time alerts on forced-door or tailgating events, reducing false alarms by more than 90 percent
  
• Automate visitor credentials for contractors, vendors, or temporary staff, so you avoid manual paperwork
• Maintain a complete, tamper-proof audit trail that supports compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulations
• Scale your system effortlessly when you expand to new floors or buildings

Each feature works together to give you airtight control and clear visibility.

What Sets Pioneer Security Apart from The Competition

With over 45 years of local expertise, we combine deep industry knowledge and a commitment to service that you can’t find elsewhere. 

With Pioneer Security, you get:

• In-house licensing for alarm systems (ACO3959) and electrical contracting (C-10 803712)
• Patented AI-powered video verification that stops unauthorized access before it happens
• Flexible subscription tiers and financing options that fit your budget
• A California-based support team is available 24 hours a day, ready to answer your questions

You will work directly with people who know your region, regulations, and security requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a smart access control system?
A smart access control system puts you in charge of every door with software and connected hardware. You assign digital keys and schedules through a web portal or app, then watch every entry and exit in real time. If someone tries to get in without permission, you get an instant notification. It replaces old-school locks and gives you a clear audit trail.

What is the difference between entrance control and access control?
Entrance control focuses on the physical barrier at a single point, like a turnstile or gate. Access control is the big picture that manages all those barriers, decides who can go where, and keeps a log of every movement. In other words, entrance control is the tool and access control is the policy and brain behind it.

Should I enable access control?
If you worry about lost keys, after-hours visits, or messy manual lock changes, access control is a smart move. You gain the ability to revoke a badge in seconds, block specific doors at certain times, and pull reports when you need them. It brings peace of mind and tighter security without adding extra work.

What is the difference between a smart lock and an access control system?
A smart lock is a standalone device you open with a code or mobile app on a single door. An access control system connects many locks, readers, and panels under one management platform. With a system you set user groups, define time-based rules, and see every access event in one place.

What types of credentials can I use with the system?
You’ll choose from industry-standard card readers and PIN-pad entry devices supplied by Honeywell or First Alert Professional™. Typical options include proximity key cards or fobs and numeric codes on a keypad. If you need a biometric reader or another credential format, our team can discuss available add-on modules during your design consultation.

How do I set up mobile credential provisioning for my team?
Pioneer Security’s site doesn’t list a built-in mobile-credential feature at this time. If you’re interested in unlocking with a smartphone app or managing virtual credentials, don’t worry. Our design specialists can explore third-party integrations that work alongside your primary access-control panels.

Can I connect this new system to my existing badge readers?
To keep your current readers in play, we’ll perform a compatibility review. Our technicians routinely integrate legacy Wiegand-formatted badge readers and pin-pad devices into new Honeywell or First Alert control panels. If your hardware uses a proprietary interface, we’ll recommend drop-in replacements that fit your wiring and preserve your workflows.

How does the system behave if the network goes offline?
Pioneer Security designs commercial access systems with on-site controllers that continue enforcing your door-lock schedules even if the connection to the central monitoring station is interrupted. During our initial planning, we’ll review the fail-safe settings and local alarm handling so that you understand exactly how doors lock, unlock, and report events when communications are down.

Ready to Take Control of Every Entry Point?

You have worked hard to build and protect your property. Let Pioneer Security give you the tools to manage access smoothly and confidently. 

Contact us today for a free access control assessment and discover how simple it is to secure every door under one powerful, easy-to-use platform.

• Pioneer Security signs warn trespassers that your property is monitored by live video guards.
• These signs are the first line of defense in deterring crime.

• Advanced AI powered by Nvidia GPU
• 4TB hard drive
• Supports up to 15 PoE cameras
• Instant alerts and access via mobile app
• Live video escalation to human guards

• Power-over-Ethernet
• Dome and bullet video cameras
• 4k/8MP video
• 2-way audio

• On duty 24/7 stationed in the US
• Professional responses to potential threats
• Can dispatch police via a 911 call from your business address
• Privacy mode gives you full control

Welcome To Pioneer Security Services, Inc.

Family Owned and Operated, Security Systems San Diego Since 1978.

Howard Feldman, Founder and President

Whether your security needs are for your home, small business, or corporation, Pioneer Security Services has the products and industry experience you need to ensure your safety and peace of mind. Our clients appreciate our hands-on approach to service. You are never just an account number at Pioneer Security. We take pride in pampering our clients with personal service that goes above and beyond expectations.

Live Video Guards
Our newest security innovation is a live video guard system that protects the exterior of your property with two-way voice surveillance.  Because our  guards interact with vandals and other unwanted visitors before they enter your business or home, we stop crime before it starts. Live video guards reduce both property losses and false alarm fees. Call us today and ask us how live surveillance can improve your security.

Howard L. Feldman
Founder and President

Welcome To Pioneer Security Services, Inc.

Family Owned and Operated, Security Systems San Diego Since 1978.

Howard Feldman, Founder and President

Whether your security needs are for your home, small business, or corporation, Pioneer Security Services has the products and industry experience you need to ensure your safety and peace of mind. Our clients appreciate our hands-on approach to service. You are never just an account number at Pioneer Security. We take pride in pampering our clients with personal service that goes above and beyond expectations.

Live Video Guards
Our newest security innovation is a live video guard system that protects the exterior of your property with two-way voice surveillance.  Because our  guards interact with vandals and other unwanted visitors before they enter your business or home, we stop crime before it starts. Live video guards reduce both property losses and false alarm fees. Call us today and ask us how live surveillance can improve your security.

Howard L. Feldman
Founder and President