What are guard shacks used for?

Guard shacks are used to control site access, screen visitors, monitor vehicles, and provide a secure, weather-resistant shelter for security staff at industrial facilities, campuses, government sites, and event venues.

Can guard shacks be bullet resistant?

Yes. Many guard shack models are available with ballistic-rated wall, glazing, and door packages to provide bullet-resistant protection at high-risk or sensitive facilities.

Do guard shacks come with HVAC and electrical?

Guard shacks can be specified with factory-installed HVAC, lighting, power outlets, and data raceways. Units typically ship pre-wired so your electrician can connect to site power.

How are modular guard shacks delivered and installed?

Modular guard shacks are prefabricated off-site and delivered fully or mostly assembled. Once the pad and utilities are prepared, a crane or forklift sets the building in place so your team can connect utilities and begin using the booth quickly.

Can guard shacks be relocated later?

Yes. Because the buildings are modular and pre-engineered, they can often be disconnected from utilities, lifted, and relocated to another access point or facility when your site requirements change.

Guard Shack | Secure and Efficient Access Control

We offer high-quality, pre-engineered guard shacks and security booths built for durability, performance, and long-term functionality. Our guard buildings and stations help security staff in many environments. They offer a safe, weather-resistant shelter for screening, monitoring, and ticketing.

Bulletproof guard shack designed for enhanced industrial security monitoring

What Is a Guard Shack?

A guard shack is a prefabricated, secure structure used to monitor access points, provide assistance, or issue credentials at facility entrances or event sites.

Benefits include:

Fully assembled for fast setup
Lockable doors and windows
Clear visibility from all angles
Optional HVAC, lighting, and bullet resistance
Durable, weather-resistant construction

Key Features of Our Guard Booths

Standard and optional features keep your security personnel safe, comfortable, and productive in all weather conditions and risk environments.

Guard Booth features include:

Pre-installed lighting and electrical
Optional bullet-resistant materials
HVAC and work surfaces available
Integrated surveillance options
Customized dimensions and layout

Custom designed guard shack with windows for industrial site entry monitoring

Prefabricated guard shack units for industrial security and visitor entry control

Applications for Guard Buildings

Our guard booths serve diverse industries from logistics and education to military and event management. Each is tailored to match operational demands.

Operational demands include:

Secure entry for corporate and industrial sites
Ticketing and monitoring at event venues
Credentialing and surveillance at federal facilities
Perimeter protection for school and university campuses
Traffic control for ports and transportation hubs

Benefits of Modular Guard Stations

Pre-engineered guard shacks install faster and cost less than site-built structures, with added flexibility for relocation or upgrades.

Benefits include:

Faster deployment than permanent builds
Predictable and lower construction costs
Fully assembled delivery
Relocatable for site changes
Optional OSHA and ballistic compliance

Industrial guard shack enclosures for security and monitoring of site access

Security guard booths designed for industrial facilities entry control

Customizable for Any Security Need

Each guard shack is configurable for size, climate, staff workflow, and security needs, from basic shelters to bullet-resistant command points.

Customizations include:

Internal counters, lockers, and seating
Exterior cladding to match facility aesthetics
Camera and communication system integration
HVAC systems for extreme climates
Optional restrooms and climate zoning

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Who Benefits from Guard Shacks?

Frequently Asked Questions

Guard shacks are used to house security personnel, manage facility entry points, check visitors, control vehicle flow, and maintain secure access. These guard shack structures provide weather protected, controlled environments for 24 hour security operations.

Yes, guard shacks can be manufactured as bullet resistant structures. Ballistic guard shacks are engineered using reinforced materials that meet required ballistic standards for airports, federal buildings, industrial plants, and high security facilities.

Yes, guard shacks can include HVAC systems such as window AC units or mini split heating and cooling systems. These HVAC equipped guard shacks maintain comfortable temperatures for security staff working in all weather conditions.

Yes, guard shacks can include sliding service windows, interior shelves, transaction counters, or built in workstations. These functional interior additions make guard shacks well suited for ID checks, package review, and security processing areas.

Yes, guard shacks can be insulated and fully climate controlled. These insulated guard shacks are suitable for facilities with year round security operations, including distribution centers, airports, ports, and industrial plants.

Yes, guard shacks can include ADA compliant bathrooms when required. Bathroom equipped guard shacks typically need a minimum footprint of eight feet by ten feet to accommodate plumbing fixtures and circulation space.

Yes, guard shacks are typically anchored to a concrete slab using heavy duty anchor bolts. This secures the guard shack to resist wind loads and accidental vehicle impact. Some guard shacks can be manufactured with forklift pockets for mobility.

Yes, guard shacks can be engineered to meet wind load requirements, including those found in coastal states such as Florida. Wind rated guard shacks are designed to withstand high wind speeds and severe weather events.

No, the concrete pad for guard shacks must be provided by the facility or by a concrete contractor. The guard shack will be anchored to the slab after installation.

Honest Results

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“We didn’t have to worry or waste our time managing the project. Southwest Solutions Group provided intelligent communication on every aspect of our project and quick installation.”

Southwest Solutions Near You

With 7 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, plus teams covering every major metro area nationwide, Southwest Solutions Group delivers expert guard shack sales, design, installation, and maintenace support wherever you need it.

Guard Shack Service Areas

Texas

Offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Austin
Dallas
El Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio

Oklahoma

Office in Edmond w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Broken Arrow
Edmond
Lawton
Norman
Oklahoma City
Tulsa

Kansas

Office in Lenexa w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Kansas City
Lawrence
Olathe
Overland Park
Topeka
Wichita

Colorado

Office in Englewood w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Aurora
Colorado Springs
Denver
Fort Collins
Lakewood
Boulder

Alaska