Post orders are the instructions an officer actually follows at the post. When they are vague, out of date or buried in a binder nobody rereads, the officer guesses. This kit gives you editable post orders built the way I wrote and reviewed them in security management, plus the logs that keep them current and signed.
Professional Post Orders Kit: $14.99
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What’s inside
1. Master Post Orders Template (5 pages)
- A one-page “Read Every Shift” core: hours, contacts, top duties, out-of-service doors and systems, expected visitors, special instructions
- Cover page with version, effective date and client and security sign-off
- A “What changed in this version” table so returning officers read the new parts first
- Sections for post details, contacts and escalation, duties by shift time, access control, patrols, emergencies, limits of authority, reporting, shift handover, keys and equipment, and conduct on post
- Instruction lines in every section, plus an appendix for floor plans and rarely used procedures
2. Five Site-Type Starters (5 pages)
Starting duties and a “get this from the client” checklist for an office lobby, a warehouse or distribution site, retail, a residential community or HOA, and a construction site.
3. Shift Handover Log
A landscape log for outgoing and incoming officers: keys, radios and cards counted, open incidents, faults and out-of-service doors, expected visitors and new instructions, with both officers’ initials.
4. Revision and Acknowledgment Log
A version history plus officer initials for each changed section, with a supervisor check. Built to fix the problem where officers sign that they read the orders without reading them again.
5. Supervisor Review Checklist
Weekly document review points, on-site spot-check questions to ask officers, and an action table.
6. Vague-to-Actionable Rewrite Guide (2 pages)
Ten example rewrites that turn orders like “patrol regularly” into instructions with times, places and what to record, plus space for your own rewrites.
Who it is for
- Security supervisors and site managers setting up or rewriting posts
- Small security companies that need a consistent post orders format across sites
- Account managers who answer to a demanding client
- Officers stepping up into a lead or supervisor role
Formats
- Editable Word (.docx): add your company name or logo and save your own versions. Also opens in Google Docs.
- Print-ready PDF, US Letter size.
- Delivered instantly as a single download after checkout.
Professional Post Orders Kit: $14.99
Instant download. Word + PDF. One-time payment.
Secure checkout by Lemon Squeezy. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the files?
Right after checkout you get a download link on the confirmation page and by email.
Can I use the templates at my company?
Yes. You can edit and use them yourself and within your own company or the sites you work. You may not resell or share the files.
Is this specific to my state?
The structure works everywhere. What an officer may do about detention, use of force and recording depends on your state, your license and your company’s policies, so write the limits-of-authority section from those. The kit is a template, not legal advice.
Can I get a refund?
Because the files are delivered instantly, we don’t offer change-of-mind refunds. Lemon Squeezy is the seller of record for this purchase, and requests about files that are damaged or don’t match their description are handled under its buyer terms.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Start with our free one-page post orders template and guide.
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