Monitor and Control Every Entry Point

Security camera and access control system installation serving commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities in Des Moines.

When you manage a building or facility in Des Moines, knowing who enters and what happens on site becomes a matter of safety, liability, and operational control. Security cameras and access control systems allow you to monitor doorways, parking areas, production floors, and corridors in real time while restricting entry to authorized personnel only. These systems are built to work within the electrical and data infrastructure already present in most commercial and industrial buildings throughout Des Moines.

Jenson Electric, LLC. installs security camera systems and access control hardware designed to integrate with your existing electrical panels, network cabling, and backup power systems. Each installation is planned around the layout of your building, the number of access points you need to monitor, and the type of recording or access logging your operations require. This includes mounting cameras with appropriate sight lines, running data and power lines through walls or ceilings, and connecting control panels that allow you to grant or revoke access remotely.

If your facility in Des Moines needs reliable monitoring or controlled access for long-term use, contact us to review your site and discuss system options.

What Happens During a Full System Installation

Your installation begins with a walkthrough of the building in Des Moines to identify camera locations, door hardware needs, and where wiring will run between devices and control equipment. We map each camera angle to cover loading docks, entrances, hallways, or equipment rooms based on what you need to see and record. Power and data cables are pulled through existing raceways or installed in new conduit to keep everything secure and code compliant.

Once cameras are mounted and access readers are installed at entry points, you gain the ability to view live footage from a central monitor or mobile device and manage who can unlock specific doors using keycards, codes, or biometric scanners. Recording systems store footage based on your retention requirements, and access logs track every entry attempt with a date and time stamp.

These systems are designed to operate continuously in environments where power interruptions, network changes, or equipment failures could compromise security. We test each camera feed, verify that access hardware responds correctly, and confirm backup power connections before turning the system over to you. This work does not include software licenses, ongoing monitoring services, or camera repositioning after installation is complete.

Questions That Come Up Before Installing a System

Facility managers and building owners often ask about camera placement, compatibility with existing networks, and how access control ties into daily operations.

What types of facilities benefit most from these systems?
Commercial office buildings, industrial plants, municipal facilities, and campuses with multiple entry points all use these systems to control access and monitor activity. Any environment where you need to limit entry or record what happens on site will benefit from a properly installed system.
How do access control systems integrate with existing doors?
We install electric strikes, magnetic locks, or motorized deadbolts on your existing door frames and connect them to card readers or keypads mounted nearby. Once wired to the control panel, each door can be unlocked remotely or by credential, and you can change access permissions without rekeying hardware.
What happens if the network goes down or power is lost?
Most systems include local recording storage so footage is saved even if the network connection drops, and access control panels can operate on battery backup to keep doors functional during outages. We configure these failsafes during installation to match your facility's needs.
How many cameras do I need for a typical building?
The number depends on the size of your building, the number of entry points, and which areas require monitoring. A small office might need four to six cameras, while a large industrial facility could require dozens to cover loading zones, production areas, and perimeter fencing.
Can the system be expanded later if we add more doors or areas?
Yes, most access control and camera systems are modular and allow you to add readers, locks, or cameras as your facility grows. We design installations with extra capacity in the control panel and network infrastructure so future expansions require minimal rewiring.

Jenson Electric, LLC. has installed security and access systems in treatment plants, municipal buildings, and industrial facilities where uptime and reliability are not optional. If you need a system that integrates with your current infrastructure and supports long-term operation, get in touch to schedule a site review.