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3/26/2026

Office Security Walkthrough Checklist

Office Security Walkthrough Checklist is a practical checklist used to standardize routine security rounds in office buildings and business centers. It helps security guards verify that entrances, reception areas, office spaces, access control points, emergency exits, stairwells, parking zones, and other sensitive areas are secure, orderly, and free from visible risks. The checklist is designed to reduce missed issues during walkthroughs and create a consistent control routine across the property.


In TARGPatrol, the checklist can be completed directly from a mobile device while the walkthrough is in progress. The guard can confirm completed checkpoints, record observations, attach photos, and document incidents such as unauthorized access, damaged doors, suspicious activity, equipment faults, or safety hazards. This creates a clear digital record of the walkthrough and makes reporting faster, more structured, and easier to verify.

Office Security Walkthrough 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

Radio / communication device is available and working

Mobile device for reporting is available and charged

Flashlight is available and working

Keys / access cards are available and assigned correctly

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

Walkthrough started on time

Assigned route is followed

All required checkpoints are included in the route

No immediate security threat observed at walkthrough start

Main entrance doors are secure and functioning properly

Reception / front desk area appears calm and under control

Visitor access is controlled appropriately

Unauthorized persons are not present in entrance area

Visitor badges are visible where required

Suspicious person or activity observed near entrance

Comment on entrance / reception condition

Photo of entrance / reception issue

Lobby and common areas are orderly and free from obvious hazards

Corridors are clear and unobstructed

Doors to restricted office zones are secured where required

Glass doors, windows, and partitions show no visible damage

No signs of forced entry observed

Comment on lobby / common area condition

Photo of common area issue

Office work areas are secure

Unoccupied offices / meeting rooms are closed where required

Confidential documents are not left openly exposed in unsecured areas

Desks and workstations appear orderly with no obvious security breach

Server / IT / archive rooms are secured where required

Storage rooms are locked or controlled where required

Comment on office area security condition

Photo of office area issue

Access control points are functioning normally

Card readers / turnstiles / door release devices appear operational

Unauthorized tailgating was not observed

Doors are not propped open without authorization

Visitor registration process appears to be followed

Access control issue identified

Photo of access control issue

Stairwells are accessible and free from obstruction

Stairwell lighting is functional

Emergency signage is visible in stairwells

Fire doors are closed or functioning correctly

Elevator lobby areas appear safe and orderly

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

Evacuation routes are accessible

Fire extinguishers are present in required locations

Fire extinguishers are accessible

Manual alarm points / detectors appear unobstructed

First aid kit is available and accessible where required

Emergency contact information is posted where required

Fire safety or emergency readiness issue identified

Photo of fire safety / emergency issue

Parking area / exterior access points are secure where applicable

Perimeter doors and external windows appear secure

Exterior lighting is functional where required

Loading / delivery access is controlled where applicable

No suspicious vehicle or person observed outside

Comment on exterior / perimeter condition

Photo of perimeter / exterior issue

Visible CCTV cameras appear intact

Alarm panels / security panels show no obvious fault

Intercom / emergency communication points appear functional

Security locks and doors appear operational

Any visible fault in security equipment identified

Photo of security equipment issue

Slip, trip, or fall hazard observed during walkthrough

Water leak, spill, or maintenance issue observed

Damaged door, lock, window, ceiling tile, or fixture observed

Unattended bag / suspicious package observed

Suspicious behavior by employee / visitor / contractor 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 walkthrough is required

Summary of walkthrough findings

Most serious issue found during walkthrough

Additional comments

Overall walkthrough status

Supervisor / duty manager name and signature

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