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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm and comply with work procedures and legal requirements for security patrol.
   • Read work instructions and standard operating procedures for patrol and clarify work tasks with relevant persons.
   • Read workplace policies including WHS and apply to work tasks to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when performing security patrol.
2. Prepare for security patrol.
   • Maintain personal dress and presentation to meet work instructions and workplace standards for appearance.
   • Check resources and equipment for operational effectiveness following manufacturers’ instructions, and replace or report faulty or damaged equipment.
   • Confirm patrol area, access and entry points and alarm locations, and clarify issues with relevant persons.
3. Carry out patrol sequence and monitoring.
   • Conduct systematic personal safety checks on a regular basis in accordance with workplace requirements.
   • Patrol premises following site patrol schedules, routes and work instructions.
   • Activate and deactivate alarms or other security systems following procedures.
   • Monitor and inspect property and access points to confirm security status in accordance with work instructions.
   • Use communication processes and equipment to regularly convey security status to relevant persons.
4. Identify, report and respond to security risks.
   • Confirm alarm signals and identify potential security risks.
   • Communicate security risk details to relevant persons, and request assistance.
   • Assess risk and carry out security response within scope of own competence and authority.
   • Monitor changing circumstances and adjust response to maintain security.
5. Finalise patrol and complete documentation.
   • Complete patrol sequence and confirm security of premises.
   • Record details of patrol and incidents using workplace documentation.