Hotel Security Checklist

Cash flow in-house and to bank
Does the hotel have official cash procedures?
Did you find drop safe which is accessible easily by the staff?
Does the hotel have diverse banking procedure?
To transport cash, is a licensed company hired?
Does the route differs every time at the time of cash collection?
Is the cash counting done out of the visibility of public?
At the time of counting cash, are the doors locked/secured?
Are ATM's cleared and refilled after working hours?
Does the hotel follow policy of keeping minimum cash in drawer of cash register?
Are cash drawers properly labelled with hotel name and department?
Are cash drawers locked and secured properly after working hours?
Does the hotel have official cash procedures?
Did you find drop safe which is accessible easily by the staff?
Does the hotel have diverse banking procedure?
To transport cash, is a licensed company hired?
Does the route differs every time at the time of cash collection?
Is the cash counting done out of the visibility of public?
At the time of counting cash, are the doors locked/secured?
Are ATM's cleared and refilled after working hours?
Does the hotel follow policy of keeping minimum cash in drawer of cash register?
Are cash drawers properly labelled with hotel name and department?
Are cash drawers locked and secured properly after working hours?
CCTV installation and usage
Is CCTV equipment installed in the hotel?
Are there signs to indicate the existence of the CCTV system?
Can CCTV cameras be monitored internally and remotely?
Is CCTV equipment installed in the hotel?
Are there signs to indicate the existence of the CCTV system?
Can CCTV cameras be monitored internally and remotely?
Contacts and communication
Are emergency contact numbers pre-programmed with telephones?
In case of telephone failure, is there an alternative way to contact emergency services/facilities?
Are telephone lines secured and wired properly?
Are emergency contact numbers pre-programmed with telephones?
In case of telephone failure, is there an alternative way to contact emergency services/facilities?
Are telephone lines secured and wired properly?
Control of entry/exits
Do all doors have quality locks to restrict unauthorized access?
When left unattended for long periods of time, can internal doors be locked?
Are unused windows closed and secured properly?
Does staff ensure that all the members have left the premises at the end of the trading times?
Does staff check that all doors and windows are closed and secured at the end of the trading times?
Are the number of entry/exit points kept limited?
Is landscaping well maintained and is there a clear visibility?
Are there adequate security lights at entry points?
Does the floor design provide good visibility in the premises?
Are reception/counter heights suitably adjusted?
Are visitors/customers restricted from accessing the area behind the bars, cashier areas and back of house areas?
Does the hotel have a proper sign in/out process for trade visitors?
Is a cloak room/bag holding service present at the point of entry?
Are there appropriate internal signs to guide visitors/patrons/guests?
Are cash registers and other areas at a fair distance from the front door?
Are ceiling spaces secure?
Does the hotel have a policy regarding the wearing of helmets/hats/beanies etc on the premises and is the policy followed?
Do all doors have quality locks to restrict unauthorized access?
When left unattended for long periods of time, can internal doors be locked?
Are unused windows closed and secured properly?
Does staff ensure that all the members have left the premises at the end of the trading times?
Does staff check that all doors and windows are closed and secured at the end of the trading times?
Are the number of entry/exit points kept limited?
Is landscaping well maintained and is there a clear visibility?
Are there adequate security lights at entry points?
Does the floor design provide good visibility in the premises?
Are reception/counter heights suitably adjusted?
Are visitors/customers restricted from accessing the area behind the bars, cashier areas and back of house areas?
Does the hotel have a proper sign in/out process for trade visitors?
Is a cloak room/bag holding service present at the point of entry?
Are there appropriate internal signs to guide visitors/patrons/guests?
Are cash registers and other areas at a fair distance from the front door?
Are ceiling spaces secure?
Does the hotel have a policy regarding the wearing of helmets/hats/beanies etc on the premises and is the policy followed?
Details of valuable properties
Are records (brand, model/serial number) maintained for appliances, electronic items and other assets in the assets register?
Are valuable properties easy to identify on the basis of their name/logo?
Are valuable properties photographed for easy recognition?
Is the security of photographs and property list sufficient?
Does the hotel have latest insurance policy?
Are records (brand, model/serial number) maintained for appliances, electronic items and other assets in the assets register?
Are valuable properties easy to identify on the basis of their name/logo?
Are valuable properties photographed for easy recognition?
Is the security of photographs and property list sufficient?
Does the hotel have latest insurance policy?
Recognition of hotel
Is the hotel signage clearly visible?
Are hotel entry points secured and monitored?
Are you able to restrict access from unsafe access points?
Is the ‘staff only” areas clearly visible and kept separate from public areas?
Are doors and windows protected by security devices?
Does the staff wear name badge or a hotel uniform?
Do authoritative personnel wear their name badges?
Is the staff encouraged in back of house area to wear ID/hotel uniform?
Are warning signs prominently displayed around the hotel relating to security/surveillance ?
Is there a proper visibility of public areas of the hotel which can also be seen from outside?
Is the hotel signage clearly visible?
Are hotel entry points secured and monitored?
Are you able to restrict access from unsafe access points?
Is the ‘staff only” areas clearly visible and kept separate from public areas?
Are doors and windows protected by security devices?
Does the staff wear name badge or a hotel uniform?
Do authoritative personnel wear their name badges?
Is the staff encouraged in back of house area to wear ID/hotel uniform?
Are warning signs prominently displayed around the hotel relating to security/surveillance ?
Is there a proper visibility of public areas of the hotel which can also be seen from outside?
Safe/locker access and security
Does the hotel have safe/lockers?
Is the safe secured and out of the visibility of public?
Is the safe locked and accessible directly?
Is the access to safe restricted and are only authorized persons given access?
Is safe and cash area at different places?
Before cash is removed from safe, is there a signage indicating there would be delay?
Is the cash and safe sections excluded from any publicly displayed plan of the premises?
Is the key register maintained?
Are all spare keys secured?
Are the staff members given a provision to store their personal belongings?
Are the staff's personal items checked at the time of leaving the premises?
Does the hotel have safe/lockers?
Is the safe secured and out of the visibility of public?
Is the safe locked and accessible directly?
Is the access to safe restricted and are only authorized persons given access?
Is safe and cash area at different places?
Before cash is removed from safe, is there a signage indicating there would be delay?
Is the cash and safe sections excluded from any publicly displayed plan of the premises?
Is the key register maintained?
Are all spare keys secured?
Are the staff members given a provision to store their personal belongings?
Are the staff's personal items checked at the time of leaving the premises?
Security Alarm Systems
Does the hotel have security alarm system along with coverage of safe cash counting area?
Does the licensed security company manages security alarm system?
Does the security alarm system have a duress facility?
Is the duress alarm placed behind counters in bottleshop, bars and gaming area?
Are the alarms maintained by the security company?
Are there policies in place on how the staff will respond to the emergency threats?
Does the staff members know how to turn the alarm system on and off?
Is there a record of the persons with alarm codes?
Is there a process in place to disable alarm codes if required?
Is the security system examined on regular basis for smooth functioning?
Does the hotel have security alarm system along with coverage of safe cash counting area?
Does the licensed security company manages security alarm system?
Does the security alarm system have a duress facility?
Is the duress alarm placed behind counters in bottleshop, bars and gaming area?
Are the alarms maintained by the security company?
Are there policies in place on how the staff will respond to the emergency threats?
Does the staff members know how to turn the alarm system on and off?
Is there a record of the persons with alarm codes?
Is there a process in place to disable alarm codes if required?
Is the security system examined on regular basis for smooth functioning?
Security Audit
Did the local service area crime prevention section perform a security audit?
Please mention date
Did the local service area crime prevention section perform a security audit?
Please mention date
Security on site
Did you find on-site security staff?
Are security staff members hired by hotel or contractors?
For direct employees, are they provided with a national police clearance certificate and a copy of security license?
Are their personal references checked prior to commencing employment?
For contract security staff, are there systems in place and is the contractor licensed?
Are the security staff provided training on formal security?
Are specific security duties allocated to security controllers?
Are security registers properly managed and updated?
Is the security staff aware of the liquor licence conditions which are applicable to the hotel?
Are all staff aware and trained on the armed robbery prevention and using the kit?
Does the hotel have policies/procedures in place incase of security incident?
Does the hotel have a procedure to report suspicious/unsure activity and escalating to police?
Did you find on-site security staff?
Are security staff members hired by hotel or contractors?
For direct employees, are they provided with a national police clearance certificate and a copy of security license?
Are their personal references checked prior to commencing employment?
For contract security staff, are there systems in place and is the contractor licensed?
Are the security staff provided training on formal security?
Are specific security duties allocated to security controllers?
Are security registers properly managed and updated?
Is the security staff aware of the liquor licence conditions which are applicable to the hotel?
Are all staff aware and trained on the armed robbery prevention and using the kit?
Does the hotel have policies/procedures in place incase of security incident?
Does the hotel have a procedure to report suspicious/unsure activity and escalating to police?
Vehicle parking and control
Are vehicles restricted from entering restricted areas?
Are vehicles allowed to park close to the entrance of the hotel?
Are vehicles in car parks or other areas under the control of the licensee checked at regular intervals?
Any suspicious vehicles if identified, are they investigated quickly?
Are vehicles restricted from entering restricted areas?
Are vehicles allowed to park close to the entrance of the hotel?
Are vehicles in car parks or other areas under the control of the licensee checked at regular intervals?
Any suspicious vehicles if identified, are they investigated quickly?

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