Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Select date

  • Audit Completed By:

OPERATION

  • Hours of Operation

  • Monday

  • Tuesday

  • Wednesday

  • Thursday

  • Friday

  • Saturday

  • Sunday

  • Sunday

  • Is there Static Guards on this site?

  • How many security officers are on site?

  • Is there adequate security coverage of the essential areas?<br>

  • Security Guard Roster

  • Monday 1st shift

  • Monday 2nd shift

  • Tuesday 1st shift

  • Tuesday 2nd shift

  • Wednesday 1st shift

  • Wednesday 2nd shift

  • Thursday 2nd shift

  • Friday 1st shift,

  • Friday 2nd shift

  • Saturday 1st shift

  • What are the standard weekly security officer hours by activity (list below)

  • Comments

INFORMATION

  • What is the estimated volume of daily visitors?

  • What is the most important aspect of security?

  • What are the most important areas of this facility as relates to safety and security?

  • What assets need to be protected?

  • What are the threats?

  • Have there been security problems in the past? (describe in comments section)

  • Is the facility in an area that is generally patrolled by police?

  • Are shifts arranged to provide shift change coverage?

  • Comment

TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT OF GUARDS

  • Who is responsible for the management and oversight of the security program?

  • Is there site specific instructions for the guards?

  • Is there a training program in effect?

  • Are new/substitute officers made aware of policies and procedures prior to assuming their duties?

  • Is the officer force aware of the policies and procedures?

  • Is there a supervisor training program in effect?

  • Is the training program adequate?

  • Comments:

REPORTING PROCEDURES

  • Are incident reports used?

  • If incident reporting is used, is there a particular software or system that is used?

  • Comment

  • Are incident reports required to be submitted in a particular way?

  • Are they being properly reviewed?

  • Do they provide appropriate information?

  • Are they reaching the appropriate people?

  • Are summary reports (incident metrics) used in security planning?

  • How could this process be improved?

CCTV

  • Are cameras installed

  • How many cameras are functional

  • How many cameras are inoperable

  • Describe the location and condition of each camera

  • Do cameras have a regular maintenance program?

  • Are faulty components replaced in a timely manner?

  • Are cameras actively monitored?

  • How many days are archived?

  • Which VMS system is used?

  • Are there areas that need cameras as they pose a security risk ?

  • Are monitors clear?

  • Is footage easily obtainable?

  • Are cameras monitored?

  • Are the cameras used to their maximum capabilities

PERIMETER

  • Are windows locked?

  • Are windows sealed?

  • Are windows protected by bars?

  • Are windows alarmed?

  • Are windows adequately lit?

  • Are there natural or man-made features that allow easy entry through window?

  • Are there obstructions that limit outside vision?

  • Is there somebody responsible for ensuring that they are opened/closed/locked?

  • Are broken windows replaced immediately?

  • Comment/ details

  • Are perimeter doors alarmed?

  • Is the alarm centrally managed/controlled?

  • Are alarms active during day? or are areas shut off? how is perimeter access controlled through various doors?

  • Is there a regular lock-up routine?

  • Is the routine effective/efficient/sufficient?

  • Is shrubbery near access points well maintained?

  • Is lighting appropriate and sufficient?

  • Are perimeter doors supported by lights?

  • Do burnt out lights get replaced quickly?

  • Are lights on timers?

  • Are lights supported by emergency back-up power?

  • Are lights vandal resistant?

  • Are sensitive areas provided with additional coverage?

  • Are perimeter doors supported by cameras?

  • Comments / Details

ALARM SYSTEM

  • Is an alarm system used in facility?

  • Are all doors and windows secured?

  • Are false alarms common?

  • Are all contacts properly secured

  • Which windows and/or doors produce the most false alarms

  • Are all contacts operational?

  • Are contacts and speakers routinely tested and checked?

  • Are faulty parts replaced quickly?

  • Does your alarms panel allow you to isolate areas and/or groups?

  • Where is the alarm monitored?

  • Are all alarms centrally monitored?

  • Are the alarms monitored at all times?

  • Are there routine training sessions for security personnel on how to respond to alarms?

  • Does the alarm system have a power back-up

  • Comments / Details

ACCESS CONTROL

  • Does the facility use an automated access control system?

  • What system is used?

  • Who is responsible for issuing access cards?

  • Are card readers utilized at all access points that are not monitored by security/reception?

  • Are card readers securely fastend and in good working order?

ACCESS CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  • Are employees issued badges?

  • Are visitors logged?

  • Are visitors issued badges?

  • Is the system efficient/ effective?

  • Are the badges collected at exit?

  • Are visitors escorted through the facility?

  • Is there a regular audit of badges?

  • Do contractors have different processes?

  • Are temporary employees issued temp badges?

  • Describe the process

LOCK AND KEY CONTROL

  • Are locked and keys to the building controlled?

  • Who is responsible for issuance of keys?<br>

  • If security is responsible for keys describe the process

  • Is there a master list of key holders?

  • Is there a clear process for issuing keys

  • Describe

  • Is there a master key security system (unmarked keys)

  • Are spare / unused keys locked in a cabinet?

  • If keys are locked in a cabinet, is the cabinet controlled through time/access control, alarm or camera?

  • Are locks/keys changed regularly?

  • Are locks replaced after a key is lost?

  • Are numbered locks marked out? (cabinets with serial numbers on lock)

  • Are all locks working properly?

  • List any inoperable locks/doors

  • Comments / Details

CASH HANDLING

  • Is cash maintained on property

  • Is it stored in a fire resistant money safe?

  • Is there a procedure for access to safe?

  • Describe the procedure / comment

  • Comments / Details

SECURITY PATROLS

  • Are security patrol tours performed at the facility?

  • Do the tours include internal and external patrols?

  • Are the patrol routes efficient?

  • Are important checkpoints covered?

  • Should the tours be reviewed?

  • How long does a tour take to complete?

  • Describe the tour

  • Do the tours result in meaningful data?

  • Is a touring system used?

  • Is the touring system providing meaningful data?

  • Is gps used?

  • Describe the system

  • Are vehicles used for patrol tours?

  • Are patrol drivers cleared to drive?

  • Does the patrol vehicle respond to service calls (e.g. jump-start)

  • If so, are waivers signed by vehicle owners?

  • Comments / Details

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