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Date icon3/26/2026

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.

Hotel Security Guard Checklist
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Guard arrived on duty on time

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Uniform is complete and in proper condition

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Required PPE is available

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Required PPE is in good condition and used correctly

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Flashlight is available and working

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Radio / communication device is available and working

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Mobile device for patrol is available and charged

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Keys / access cards are available and assigned correctly

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Body camera / additional patrol equipment is available if required

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Guard is fit for duty

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Any issue with preparation or equipment

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Photo of patrol equipment / preparation if needed

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Patrol started on time

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Assigned patrol route is followed

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All required checkpoints are included in the patrol route

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No immediate security threat observed at patrol start

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Main entrance doors are secure and functioning properly

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Lobby access is controlled appropriately

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Reception area appears calm and under control

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Unauthorized persons are not present in entrance area

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Suspicious person or activity observed near entrance

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Comment on entrance / lobby condition

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Photo of entrance / lobby issue

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Public areas are orderly and free from obvious hazards

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Corridors are clear and unobstructed

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Emergency exits are accessible

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Fire doors are closed or functioning correctly

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Access-controlled doors are secure where required

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No signs of forced entry or damage observed

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Comment on corridor / public area condition

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Photo of corridor / public area issue

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Stairwells are accessible and free from obstruction

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Stairwell lighting is functional

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Exit signage is visible in stairwells

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Elevator lobby areas appear safe and orderly

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Elevators appear to function normally

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Restricted vertical access points are secured

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Comment on stairwell / elevator condition

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Photo of stairwell / elevator issue

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Emergency exits are clearly marked

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Emergency exits are not blocked

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Fire extinguishers are present in required locations

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Fire extinguishers are accessible

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Manual alarm points / detectors are unobstructed

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Fire safety equipment appears undamaged

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Comment on fire safety condition

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Photo of fire safety issue

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Back-of-house areas are secure

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Staff-only access points are controlled

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Service corridors are clear and safe

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Storerooms are closed or secured where required

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Engineering / maintenance rooms are locked or controlled

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No unauthorized person observed in restricted area

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Comment on back-of-house condition

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Photo of restricted area issue

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Kitchen and food service access points are secure

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Restaurant / bar areas appear orderly

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Cash handling / POS areas appear secure

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After-hours closure controls are in place where required

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No suspicious activity observed in service areas

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Comment on kitchen / restaurant / service area

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Photo of service area issue

Media

Conference / meeting rooms are secure when not in use

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Gym / spa / pool access is controlled where required

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Amenity areas are free from obvious security hazards

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Valuable equipment or supplies are secured

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No unauthorized use observed in amenity areas

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Comment on event / amenity area

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Photo of amenity / event area issue

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Exterior access points are secure

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Perimeter appears intact and free from obvious breach

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Parking area lighting is functional

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Parking area appears safe and under control

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Loading / service yard is secure where applicable

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No suspicious vehicle or person observed outside

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Comment on perimeter / parking condition

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Photo of perimeter / parking issue

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Visible CCTV cameras appear intact

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Alarm panels / access control devices show no obvious issue

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Intercom / communication points appear functional

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Security doors / locks appear operational

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Security equipment fault identified

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Photo of security equipment issue

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Slip, trip, or fall hazard observed during patrol

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Water leak, spill, or maintenance issue observed

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Damaged door, lock, window, or fixture observed

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Suspicious package / unattended item observed

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Guest disturbance / conflict observed

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Unsafe behavior observed

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Description of hazard or incident

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Immediate action taken by guard

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Photo of hazard / incident

Media

All assigned checkpoints were completed

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Any issue was reported to supervisor / duty manager

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Corrective action request is required

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Follow-up patrol is required

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Summary of patrol findings

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Most serious issue found during patrol

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Additional comments

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Overall patrol status

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