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3/26/2026

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

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

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