Security Patrol Checklist

Keep sites secure between shifts with our Security Patrol Checklist. Designed for security officers and supervisors, this template provides a structured way to brief, patrol, and hand over observations.

Unrecorded patrols miss patterns. This checklist covers pre-patrol briefing, perimeter and building checks, and handover notes.

What is included

Pre-patrol Briefing:

• Site, officer, shift, and weather
• Known risks / instructions for the round

Access & Perimeter:

• Gates, fences, lighting, and cameras
• Checkpoint log

Building & Assets:

• Doors, plant rooms, and high-value areas
• Alarms and unusual activity

Observations & Handover:

• Incidents, defects, and follow-up
• Incoming officer acknowledgement

Using this template allows you to:

• Standardise patrol rounds across posts
• Evidence checkpoints and timings
• Hand over issues clearly to the next shift

Disclaimer: This template is provided as a guidance tool only. All inspections and follow-up actions must be carried out in line with your organisation’s procedures and local health and safety regulations. We do not accept responsibility for how this checklist is used.

Download the Security Patrol Checklist today to keep patrols consistent and auditable.