Security Planning Checklist
A practical checklist to help you think through the security considerations for your site, event or assignment before engaging a security provider. Work through each section and note the details relevant to your situation.
Eight Sections to Plan Your Security
The checklist walks you through the key considerations for planning security — from defining what you are protecting through to communication and post-engagement review. Use the sections relevant to your situation.
1Define the Security Requirement
- What you are protecting
- Purpose of the security presence
- Dates, times and duration
- Primary and after-hours contacts
2Site & Environment Assessment
- Entry and exit points
- Restricted or sensitive areas
- Lighting and visibility
- Existing CCTV, alarms and monitoring
3Access Control
- Authorised vs unauthorised identification
- Guest lists, passes and accreditation
- Deliveries, contractors and vehicles
- Static guarding needs
4Personnel Requirements
- Number of personnel and coverage areas
- Required licence classes and skills
- Supervision and team leadership
- Presentation and conduct expectations
5Event & Crowd Considerations
- Expected attendees and audience profile
- Ticketing, queuing and entry flow
- RSA requirements and VIP protection
- Crowd density at peak times
6Emergency & Incident Planning
- Likely incidents and responses
- Decision-maker and escalation path
- Emergency services access and evacuation
- First aid capability and incident reporting
7Documentation & Compliance
- NSW Master Security Licence and individual licences
- Insurance, induction and briefings
- Site rules and regulations
- Shift handovers and activity logs
8Communication & Review
- Client and team communication
- Reporting frequency and format
- Post-engagement debrief
- Lessons for future engagements
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A Planning Guide, Not a Sales Pitch
This checklist is a general planning guide to help you think through your security requirements. It does not constitute formal security advice for a specific site or event. When you're ready to discuss your situation, Magnus Protection Group plans every engagement around the environment, the risk and the client's requirements.
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