Hotel Security Guard Checklist
Hotel Guard Checklist is a practical checklist used to control the quality and consistency of security patrols across a hotel. It helps guards follow a standard patrol routine, starting with preparation for duty and equipment readiness, and then moving through key control points such as entrances, public areas, guest corridors, stairwells, emergency exits, back-of-house zones, parking areas, and other sensitive locations. The checklist is designed to make patrols more structured, reduce missed issues, and improve visibility into safety and security conditions during each round.
In TARGPatrol, the checklist can be completed directly from a mobile device during the patrol. The guard can confirm completed checkpoints, record observations, attach photos, and document incidents, hazards, suspicious activity, equipment faults, or access control issues on the spot. This creates a clear digital record of the patrol, helps supervisors verify that routes were actually completed, and makes follow-up on identified problems much faster.
Guard arrived on duty on time
Uniform is complete and in proper condition
Required PPE is available
Required PPE is in good condition and used correctly
Flashlight is available and working
Radio / communication device is available and working
Mobile device for patrol is available and charged
Keys / access cards are available and assigned correctly
Body camera / additional patrol equipment is available if required
Guard is fit for duty
Any issue with preparation or equipment
Photo of patrol equipment / preparation if needed
Patrol started on time
Assigned patrol route is followed
All required checkpoints are included in the patrol route
No immediate security threat observed at patrol start
Main entrance doors are secure and functioning properly
Lobby access is controlled appropriately
Reception area appears calm and under control
Unauthorized persons are not present in entrance area
Suspicious person or activity observed near entrance
Comment on entrance / lobby condition
Photo of entrance / lobby issue
Public areas are orderly and free from obvious hazards
Corridors are clear and unobstructed
Emergency exits are accessible
Fire doors are closed or functioning correctly
Access-controlled doors are secure where required
No signs of forced entry or damage observed
Comment on corridor / public area condition
Photo of corridor / public area issue
Stairwells are accessible and free from obstruction
Stairwell lighting is functional
Exit signage is visible in stairwells
Elevator lobby areas appear safe and orderly
Elevators appear to function normally
Restricted vertical access points are secured
Comment on stairwell / elevator condition
Photo of stairwell / elevator issue
Emergency exits are clearly marked
Emergency exits are not blocked
Fire extinguishers are present in required locations
Fire extinguishers are accessible
Manual alarm points / detectors are unobstructed
Fire safety equipment appears undamaged
Comment on fire safety condition
Photo of fire safety issue
Back-of-house areas are secure
Staff-only access points are controlled
Service corridors are clear and safe
Storerooms are closed or secured where required
Engineering / maintenance rooms are locked or controlled
No unauthorized person observed in restricted area
Comment on back-of-house condition
Photo of restricted area issue
Kitchen and food service access points are secure
Restaurant / bar areas appear orderly
Cash handling / POS areas appear secure
After-hours closure controls are in place where required
No suspicious activity observed in service areas
Comment on kitchen / restaurant / service area
Photo of service area issue
Conference / meeting rooms are secure when not in use
Gym / spa / pool access is controlled where required
Amenity areas are free from obvious security hazards
Valuable equipment or supplies are secured
No unauthorized use observed in amenity areas
Comment on event / amenity area
Photo of amenity / event area issue
Exterior access points are secure
Perimeter appears intact and free from obvious breach
Parking area lighting is functional
Parking area appears safe and under control
Loading / service yard is secure where applicable
No suspicious vehicle or person observed outside
Comment on perimeter / parking condition
Photo of perimeter / parking issue
Visible CCTV cameras appear intact
Alarm panels / access control devices show no obvious issue
Intercom / communication points appear functional
Security doors / locks appear operational
Security equipment fault identified
Photo of security equipment issue
Slip, trip, or fall hazard observed during patrol
Water leak, spill, or maintenance issue observed
Damaged door, lock, window, or fixture observed
Suspicious package / unattended item observed
Guest disturbance / conflict observed
Unsafe behavior observed
Description of hazard or incident
Immediate action taken by guard
Photo of hazard / incident
All assigned checkpoints were completed
Any issue was reported to supervisor / duty manager
Corrective action request is required
Follow-up patrol is required
Summary of patrol findings
Most serious issue found during patrol
Additional comments
Overall patrol status








