This physical security policy template has 4 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our legal agreements documents.
Sample of our physical security policy template:
PHYSICAL SECURITY POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this Physical Security Policy at [YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME] is to establish a framework for protecting the organization's physical assets, facilities, and personnel from unauthorized access, damage, theft, and other security threats. This Policy ensures that all employees, contractors, and visitors understand their roles and responsibilities in maintaining a secure physical environment. SCOPE This Policy applies to all physical locations owned, leased, or operated by [YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME], including offices, data centers, warehouses, and any other facilities. It covers all employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors who access these locations. POLICY PRINCIPLES Access Control: Implement and enforce measures to control access to facilities, ensuring that only authorized personnel can enter restricted areas. Surveillance: Utilize surveillance systems to monitor facilities and detect suspicious activities, ensuring the safety of the organization's assets and personnel. Incident Response: Establish procedures for responding to security incidents, including breaches, thefts, and other emergencies, to minimize damage and ensure continuity of operations. Compliance: Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to physical security. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Security Officer: The Security Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of this Policy, conducting regular security assessments, and coordinating responses to security incidents. Facility Manager: The Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring that physical security measures are in place and functioning properly at each location, including access control systems, alarms, and surveillance equipment. Employees: All employees are responsible for adhering to this Policy, reporting security concerns, and following established procedures for accessing and securing the organization's facilities. Visitors and Contractors: Visitors and contractors must comply with the organization's security procedures, including signing in, wearing identification badges, and being escorted by authorized personnel when in restricted areas. ACCESS CONTROL Identification and Badging: All employees, contractors, and visitors must wear a visible identification badge while on the premises. Badges must be issued by the organization's security team and must be returned upon termination of employment or completion of a visit. Visitor Management: Visitors must sign in at the reception area and be issued a temporary identification badge. Visitors must be escorted by authorized personnel at all times while on the premises and must return their badges upon leaving. Access Levels: Access to different areas within the organization's facilities will be restricted based on the individual's role and responsibilities. Sensitive areas, such as data centers and financial offices, will have higher levels of access control. Key and Access Card Management: Keys and access cards must be managed securely. Lost or stolen keys and cards must be reported immediately to the Security Officer, and appropriate steps must be taken to re-secure the affected areas. PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES Surveillance Systems: Security cameras will be installed at key points throughout the organization's facilities, including entrances, exits, and areas where sensitive information or assets are stored. Surveillance footage will be monitored and retained according to the organization's Data Retention Policy.
