Security Post Orders Template
Post orders are the contract between what the client thinks they bought and what the officer actually does at 3 a.m. This template covers the site, the shift-by-shift duties, the escalation chain, and the hard limits on officer authority.
Built for PPO owners and account managers writing site documentation for a new or existing contract. · Updated 2026-08-01
PPO #122730How to use it
- 1.Walk the site with the client before writing anything — post orders written from a desk fail on night one.
- 2.Write duties by hour or by tour, not as a vague list of responsibilities.
- 3.Name real people in the escalation tree, with real after-hours numbers, and re-verify them quarterly.
- 4.Have every officer assigned to the post read and sign the acknowledgment page.
- 5.Keep a controlled copy at the post and a master copy in the office; version and date every change.
Site profile
Client name, site address, and post designation
Hours of coverage and post type
Standing, mobile patrol, fire watch, access control
Site description
Buildings, gates, parking, blind spots, known problem areas
Client contacts and after-hours numbers
Access, keys, codes, and how they are controlled
Duties and expectations
Opening duties at shift start
Tour schedule and required checkpoints
Access control and visitor procedures
Closing duties and handoff
Reporting requirements and deadlines
Prohibited without specific authorization
- Leaving the post unattended for any reason not covered by these orders
- Physical contact outside the company's written policy
- Discussing site incidents with media, residents, or on social media
- Admitting anyone not on the current access list
- Personal use of the client's property, vehicles, or facilities
- Sleeping, personal visitors, or off-duty employment while on shift
- Altering, backdating, or completing reports outside the shift
Emergency procedures and acknowledgment
Fire / alarm activation procedure
Medical emergency procedure
Violent incident or active threat procedure
Escalation tree
Officer → supervisor → account manager → client → 911, with numbers
Officer acknowledgment — printed name, signature, date
Free resource from Summit Force Security Group, PPO #122730. This document is general information, not legal, insurance, or compliance advice, and it is not endorsed by any government agency. Requirements change: confirm current rules with your insurer, association counsel, or the relevant agency before you rely on it.
Connected concepts
This page is a node in our security knowledge graph. Follow the chain instead of starting over.
- Officer TrainingCalifornia guard-card baseline plus site-specific post orders and scenario drills.
- Access ControlWho gets in, when, and with what credential — gates, fobs, visitor logs, key management.
- Patrol FrequencyHow many randomized passes per night your risk actually requires — the core pricing variable.
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