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Security guard checklist

Security guard checklist

Use this template to assess your site’s security. Go through the checkpoints one by one to ensure the safety of the interior and exterior of your building and its inhabitants with a security guard checklist.

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Security guard checklist

Use this template to assess your site’s security. Go through the checkpoints one by one to ensure the safety of the interior and exterior of your building and its inhabitants with a security guard checklist.

Use this template
or download pdf

About the Security guard checklist

Security guards often have to report damages or events that their superiors need to know about so that they can take the necessary corrective actions to ensure the long-term safety of their site for all who work, visit, or live there. A digital checklist can aid in making sure they are performing their job responsibilities to the best of their abilities.

With our security guard checklist template, you can implement thorough and consistent reporting, with every essential detail captured accurately and efficiently. Overall, this template enhances productivity and encourages high safety standards.

Key elements of a security guard checklist

A security guard checklist is a detailed form outlining specific tasks and information that should be verified before each shift. Here’s what should be included in an effective security guard checklist:
  • Date, time, and weather conditions: Record the date, time, and weather conditions at the start of the patrol. This provides context for the inspection and helps identify any weather-related issues.
  • Fire safety: The checklist should have checks for fire exit doors, fire extinguishers, fire safety exit signs, fire routes, and fire safety maps. All of these should be in place and functioning properly for emergency preparedness.
  • Perimeter check: To identify external threats and vulnerabilities, inspect the building's perimeter for damages, such as loiters and vandalism. Entrances should also be secured, with working surveillance cameras.
  • Interior safety inspection: Verify that windows and doors are locked and document any new damages or maintenance requests. This ensures the interior is secure and any issues are promptly addressed.
  • Safety inspection notes: In this section, the security guard can provide additional comments and concerns and attach pictures of damages. This allows for detailed reporting and documentation of any findings during the patrol.

Best practices to get the most out of a security guard checklist

Using a security guard checklist effectively will improve the quality and consistency of your security patrols. These best practices will help you maximize this tool:
  • Train your team. All security personnel must be thoroughly trained on how to use the checklist. They should understand each item and know how to document findings accurately.
  • Rotate inspection routes. Avoid complacency by rotating the order of inspection routes periodically. This keeps security guards vigilant and ensures that all areas receive equal attention.
  • Use technology. Leverage digital tools for your checklist. Digital checklists can be updated in real-time and shared with staff members. The digital format allows for quicker reporting and analysis.
  • Review and update regularly. The checklist should be relevant and comprehensive, reflecting any changes in security protocols. Yon as f feedback from security personnel to improve the checklist.

Enhance your security patrols with Lumiform’s template

Download our security guard checklist from Lumiform and make your patrols more accurate and thorough. With features like customizable questions, collaboration tools, and data analysis, you can make your security operations much easier to track and manage. Get started now to streamline your security patrols and maintain high safety standards effortlessly.  

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Security Guard Patrol Checklist
Security Guard Name
Security Guard Badge Number
Date & Time
Weather Conditions
Location
Fire Safety
Are all fire exit doors working and clear from obstructions?
Are all fire extinguishers present with the gauge pointing in the green?
Are all fire safety exit signs present and lit?
Are all fire routes clearly accessible and free from obstruction?
Are all fire safety exit maps posted and clearly visible?
Perimeter Check
Walk the perimeter of the building
Are there any damages to the outside of the building?
Are all walkways clear?
Are all entrances locked and secured?
Are there any loiters or suspicious characters?
Any new vandalisms?
Are there any breaches to the fencing?
Is the outside well-lit?
Are there any bulb outages?
Are surveillance cameras working?
Interior Safety Inspection
Are all windows closed, sealed, and locked?
Are all exterior doors securely locked?
Are all the blinds closed?
Is all the ceiling lights working?
Are the CCVT cameras and monitors working?
Are the stairways free from obstructions?
Are all the roof doors locked?
Are all the elevators in working order?
Are there any new damages that need to be documented?
Were there any new maintenance requests submitted?
Safety Inspection Conclusion
Additional Comments & Concerns (ie. any suspicious characters, objects, events, etc.)
Number of Incidents
Any Incident Reports Submitted?
Attach Incident Report(s)
Number of Damages Recorded
Attach Pictures of Damages
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This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.
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