Security
J&M Connections installs CCTV and access control systems, and runs the wiring for burglar alarms, for small businesses, schools, universities, hospitals, warehouses, and government facilities across central Ohio. Card readers, door hardware and IP camera systems are cabled and installed by the same BICSI-certified team that builds a building's network, so nothing falls between two contractors.
What Security Is
Security, at J&M, covers three systems that are usually planned together: cameras that record and let you view a space remotely, access control that manages who can open which door, and the wiring for burglar alarms that watch for intrusion after hours. Every camera and card reader needs a cable run back to the network, which is why the same crew that designs the camera layout also pulls the cable and installs the device.
What's Included
Security Cameras (CCTV / IP)
Camera layout, PoE cabling, recorders and remote viewing for indoor and outdoor coverage.
Access Control
Card and fob readers, door strikes, controllers and the low-voltage cabling to each door, installed by BICSI-certified technicians.
Access control & security cameras in detail
Burglar Alarm Wiring
Cable runs to each intrusion sensor, keypad and panel location, labeled and tested, ready for your alarm company to install and monitor the system.
Preferred Equipment: Ubiquiti
Where it fits the project, J&M favors Ubiquiti's UniFi cameras and door access for their quality. They run on the same UniFi system as the network, so video, doors and Wi-Fi can be managed in one place. J&M also installs cameras and readers a client already owns, or any brand specified. J&M is not a certified or authorized Ubiquiti dealer and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Ubiquiti Inc.
Typical Scope & Timeline
How a Project Runs
A security project typically starts with a walkthrough: J&M visits, counts doors and camera locations, and checks the existing cabling and network capacity. That's followed by a written bid priced for the specific building, not a package, and then installation: cabled, mounted, labeled and handed over.
The on-site walkthrough is free. We walk the space with you, then send a written bid.
Timeline
Every project is different, so the timeline depends on the size and scope of the job. If you have a deadline, put it on the bid form or tell us during the walkthrough, and we'll talk through timing with you.
Standards We Work To
The low-voltage cabling to every door and camera is installed by BICSI-certified technicians, and the team includes an RCDD for projects that need formal design review. Installations follow EIA/TIA cabling standards, the same ones J&M applies to structured cabling and networking work, because a camera or card reader is really a network device at the end of a cable run. Workmanship carries a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty, excluding damage from misuse; manufacturer extended warranties are available on request.
Project Examples
Recent audio/video and security projects
Recent audio/video and security work by J&M Connections includes projects for Wendy's, DSW, The Ohio State University and K-12 schools across central Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does access control cost per door?
It depends on the reader type, the door hardware and the cabling distance to each door. J&M prices it in a written bid after a walkthrough, so the number fits your building.
Can you add cameras to a network we already have?
In many cases, yes. During the walkthrough, J&M looks at your existing cabling and network capacity and recommends what's needed to add camera coverage.
Is access control and camera work warrantied?
Yes. J&M backs its workmanship with a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty, excluding damage from misuse. Manufacturer extended warranties are available on request.
What network and camera equipment do you install?
J&M prefers Ubiquiti's UniFi line for switches, Wi-Fi, cameras and door access because of its quality. J&M also installs equipment a client already owns or any brand requested.
Do you install burglar alarms?
J&M runs the wiring for burglar alarm systems: the cable to each intrusion sensor, keypad and panel location, labeled and tested. Your alarm company installs, programs and monitors the alarm system itself.
Can you add access control or cameras to a building we already cabled for you?
Yes. During the walkthrough, J&M looks at the existing cabling and network capacity in the building and recommends what's needed to add doors or camera coverage, rather than starting the cabling plan from zero.
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Ready to Start Your Security Project?
Planning doors or cameras? J&M prices security work with a written bid built around a site walkthrough.