Tools and Guides
Access our library of free resources to make your daily security operations easier, faster and simpler.
Ebooks and Guides
How to Win Business Without Undercutting Yourself
7 Proven Ways to Attract More Security Clients
Shift, Roster and Schedule
Free Online Shift Schedule Generator
Night Shift Survival Pack
Caffeine Half-Life Calculator
Fatigue Cost Calculator
Night Shift Nutrition Planner
Night Shift Alertness Protocol
Operations
Operations Efficiency Assessment
Finance
All Year Round Finance Guide
Documents & Templates
Security Site Operations Templates
Essential document templates for managing day-to-day security tasks at client sites consistently and professionally. For a more detailed explanation of site operations documentation, please read our full blog post: Streamlining Site Operations: Essential Documents.
Post Orders (Site-Specific Instructions)
Foundational manual detailing all duties, procedures (patrols, emergency, access control), and client requirements for a specific site. **Must be customized per site.**
Patrol Log / Checklist
Records completion of patrols, route coverage verification (e.g., checkpoint scans), and any observations or irregularities noted during rounds.
Access Control Log (Visitor/Vehicle)
Critical log maintained at entry points to record details of visitors, contractors, and vehicles entering/exiting controlled areas.
Key Control Log
Tracks the issuance and return of keys, access cards, or fobs for sensitive areas, ensuring accountability and security integrity.
Equipment Issue/Return Form (Site-Specific)
Tracks assets assigned to a specific post (e.g., site radio, logbooks) that remain at the location between shifts. Ensures handover accountability.
Site Inspection Checklist (Supervisory)
Tool for supervisors to conduct site audits, assessing guard performance, procedural adherence, post condition, and safety compliance.
Security Personnel Management Templates
Professional document templates to streamline your security operations. Each template has been carefully designed to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. For a more detailed explanation of why each document is crucial for compliance and operational efficiency, please read our full blog post: Streamlining Security Personnel Management: Essential Documents.
Employment Application Form
Standardizes initial candidate data collection, capturing details essential for screening and vetting applicants for security roles.
Background Check Authorization
Crucial for obtaining legally compliant consent (per US FCRA, UK GDPR, AU Privacy Act etc.) before conducting background checks.
Background Check Report
Internal form to document the findings from background checks, ensuring a consistent record for decision-making (adhering to local reporting laws).
Employment Agreement
Legally binding contract defining the employment relationship (duties, pay, hours, policies). Must be reviewed by local legal counsel.
New Hire Onboarding Checklist
Ensures a consistent process for new hires, covering essential paperwork (tax, right-to-work), system access, equipment issue, and initial training.
Emergency Contact Form
Collects designated contact details (name, relationship, phone) for use only in case of an employee emergency, fulfilling duty of care.
Training Record
Log for tracking all completed training (compliance, licensing, skills, site-specific), essential for demonstrating competence and meeting standards.
Disciplinary Action Form
Formal record for documenting performance issues, warnings, or policy violations consistently, ensuring procedural fairness and legal defensibility.
Performance Evaluation
Standardized template for periodic performance reviews against job duties, company standards, and post orders, supporting development and fair assessments.
Uniform & Equipment Log
Log for tracking issuance and return of company assets (uniforms, radios, keys, etc.) assigned to personnel, ensuring accountability.