This Mobile Patrol and Alarm Response SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for security officers driving patrol runs, checking sites on foot and responding to alarm activations, often alone and at night. It covers 30 activities, from the pre-shift briefing and licensing 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
Mobile patrol and alarm response security companies
Security contractors with patrol dog units
Monitoring centres that dispatch patrol officers
Property and facility managers who run their own after-hours patrols
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of security businesses 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 the lawful limits of an officer's authority
Night shift fatigue and pre-start checks of radios and duress alarms
Patrol vehicle checks, night driving and refuelling at unattended service stations
Arriving on site, external and internal patrols and lock-ups
Approaching an alarm activation and entering a building of unknown status
Confrontation with intruders and aggression from the public
Rough sleepers, intoxicated people and blood or body fluid exposure
Break-ins, vacant buildings, dumped chemicals and clandestine drug labs
Fire, gas leaks, medical emergencies and finding an injured or deceased person
Construction and rural sites, patrol dogs and adverse weather
Working alone, check-ins and psychological injury from trauma exposure
Emergency response to an assault, duress activation or medical emergency
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 30 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
Security licensing, de-escalation training, lone worker check-ins and sharps precautions
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
Do I need a SWMS for mobile patrol and alarm response?
No. Security patrol work isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including assault while working alone and night shift fatigue, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover patrol dogs?
Yes. It covers handling patrol dogs, bite and knock-down risks to the handler and others, and loading, transport and welfare, including checking the transport module's ventilation and temperature alarm every shift.
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.