This Mobile Patrol, Alarm Response and Static Guarding SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for security officers working patrol runs, alarm responses and gatehouse or static posts. It covers 28 activities, from the pre-shift briefing to end of shift handover and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Security companies providing patrols and static guards
Gatehouse and access control officers at industrial and construction sites
Alarm response and monitoring businesses
Security dog handling units
Venue and event security providers
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Security businesses often use one as the written risk assessment for a task, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Licensing, post orders and authority to act
Night shift fatigue and checks of radios, phones and duress alarms
Patrol vehicle checks, breakdowns, driving and refuelling
Foot and internal patrols, and securing gates, roller shutters and heavy doors
Alarm activations, entering buildings of unknown status and confronting intruders
Aggression from the public, patrons and rough sleepers
Break-ins, storm damage, dumped chemicals and suspected drug labs
Fire, gas leaks, first aid and attending a death or serious injury
Static guarding and gatehouse duties, including ID checks and vehicle risks
Patrol dog handling, transport and welfare
Working alone, weather, bushfire and psychological injury
Emergency response to an assault, duress activation or medical emergency
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 28 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, materials, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 4421 for guard and patrol security services and AS 3745 for emergency planning
Licence class requirements, occupational violence training and hepatitis B vaccination offered before alarm response work
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Is a SWMS required for security patrol and static guarding?
No. Patrol and guarding work isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including aggression at access points and working alone at night, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover gatehouse and access control work?
Yes. It covers aggression during ID checks, bag checks and entry refusals, being struck by vehicles at the gate, strain from long periods standing and moving barriers, and electrical and trip hazards inside the gatehouse.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
