Critical Infrastructure security officers are a vital part of a well-functioning security system, especially for the most vulnerable and targeted facilities. They create a safe work environment for everyone who comes and goes. They also offer a physical presence of security, and they provide immediate, one-site resolutions to safety concerns, potential threats, and imminent danger.
What makes a critical infrastructure security officer able to handle all of these responsibilities so effectively? How are they able to maintain an efficient level of safety around an entire facility without physically being in every room and hallway? How do they keep themselves protected while protecting everyone else? Security guard booths should be your top answer to these questions. Guard booths can provide officers with a secure location, direct access to surveillance systems and more. Some key considerations to take in are location, durability and access to power.
Guard booths provide a secure location for officers to maintain access control and they can serve as a central point that is easy to locate. Controlling the entry and exit points of a facility is among the most effective ways to increase safety. Guard booths placed at the entry point can serve as a visual deterrent to unwanted guests. Security officers also have 360-degree visibility of the surrounding area of the guard booth giving them the ability to see everything that’s happening near the entry and exit points without having to immediately walk away from their secured area.
Guard booths can be ballistic, and blast rated providing a higher level of protection for guards who oversee locations that contain or produce more sensitive and targeted materials. Windows help maintain visibility but are extremely vulnerable if not ballistic rated. Guard booths can come with a ballistic rated entry door with dead-bolt lock, pull handles, heavy-duty hinges, weather-stripping, and threshold. Both swing doors and sliding doors help protect security officers with heavy duty locks and handles ensuring that only security personnel can have access to the guard booth.
Guard booths are very durable and can withstand weather conditions that would distract, endanger, or limit the abilities of security officers occur such as heavy rain, snowstorms, or extreme heat. Guards are also sheltered from direct sunlight and have access to HVAC units. Features such as the doors, handles, hinges, and roofing of a guard booth are built to be longstanding and dependable for officers. This is important when realizing the cost of a guard booth and minimizing how often it needs to have expensive upgrades or refurbishment. Investing in a durable guard booth lets your security officers know that their safety is a priority as well.
Electricity is another powerful feature when considering what enhances safety. Guard booths can be fully equipped with electrical outlets and wiring for any kind of equipment that is required. Access to electricity enhances the ability to communicate beyond the location of the booth. Officers can either communicate with other security personnel or specific staff members within the facility.
Electricity also provides a way for guard booths to be configured to computer systems. Security cameras serve as another deterrent of potential criminal acts alongside the presence of the booth. They also offer a way to monitor entry and exit points beyond what the security officer is seeing at a given time. There may be a situation where a guard booth is temporarily left without an officer on site and cameras can still catch anything that occurs.
If you are ready to add guard booths to your business or governmental property, contact Kontek Industries to discuss what you need. We'll help you configure your security guard booth to best meet your needs, including control systems, heat, air conditioning, lights and more. Our guard booths are easily configured for any security or operational requirements.
All of our ballistic-rated enclosures are tested and certified to exceed design requirements. They are also shipped to you fully assembled and ready to deploy.
Our guard booths are extremely durable and low maintenance, so you won't need to hire additional people for maintenance. You can also choose the color you want.
Contact the office at Kontek Industries today to discuss your needs and get started on your security project.