
Workplace Security Playbook
The New Manager's Guide to Security Risk
Description
Key Features
- Chapters are categorized by issues for easy reference, and include the fundamentals of a security program up to high-level procedures
- Guidelines are specifically designed for companies that have other business functions coordinating security
- Emphasizes performance guidelines (rather than standards) that describe the basic levels of performance that will strengthen business operations while accommodating what resources are currently available
Readership
Employees who find themselves tasked with security responsibilities but do not necessarily have a background in security; local facility managers under the direction of a corporate security team; and anyone who is responsible for the safety of people, facilities, or assets
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
What Is a Playbook?
Introduction
Chapter 1. Security Performance Guidelines
1.1 Performance Guidelines vs. Standards
1.2 Three-Step Decision-Making Process
1.3 Performance Guidelines
Chapter 2. Elements of a Facility Security Program
2.1 Employee Awareness
2.2 Security Coordinator
2.3 Security Committee
Chapter 3. Surveys and Validations
3.1 Security Surveys
3.2 Validation Testing
3.3 Types of Validations
Chapter 4. Investigation Guidelines
4.1 Goals of an Investigation
4.2 Reporting to Law Enforcement
4.3 Document All Information
4.4 Legal Rights
4.5 Investigative Records and Evidence
4.6 Investigative Resources
4.7 Voluntary Statements
4.8 Surveillance
4.9 Warrants and Subpoenas
4.10 Polygraphs
Chapter 5. Inspection Guidelines
5.1 General Inspection Guidelines
5.2 Inspections Based on Reasonable Suspicion
5.3 Inspections Based on Generalized Suspicion
5.4 Refusal to Cooperate in an Inspection
Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures
6.1 Types of Emergencies
6.2 Security Concerns
6.3 Managing with a Plan
6.4 Reporting
6.5 Evacuation
6.6 Bomb Threats
6.7 Civil Disturbances and Demonstrations
6.8 Natural Disasters
6.9 Strikes and Labor Disturbances
6.10 Medical Emergencies
Chapter 7. Special Security Situations
7.1 Contractors, Vendors, Temporary Employees, and Interns
7.2 Construction Security
7.3 Vacant Properties
7.4 Special Events
Chapter 8. Security Management Resources
8.1 Training and Education
8.2 Professional Associations
8.3 Trade Publications
8.4 Books
Chapter 9. Implementing Your Security Program
9.1 Coordinators
9.2 Security Committee
9.3 Employee Awareness
9.4 Information Security
9.5 Access Controls
9.6 Security Officers
9.7 Security Surveys
9.8 Reporting
9.9 Investigations and Inspections
9.10 Emergency Plans and Contacts
9.11 Special Security Requirements
About Contributing Editor
About Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio
Product details
- No. of pages: 102
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2013
- Published: September 3, 2013
- Imprint: Elsevier
- eBook ISBN: 9780124172449
About the Editor
Bob Hayes

Additionally, he has more than 10 years of successful law enforcement and training experience in Florida and Michigan. Bob is a recognized innovator in the security field and was named as one of the “25 Most Influential People in the Security Industry” in 2007 by Security magazine. He is a frequent speaker at key industry events. He is a leading expert on security issues and has been quoted by such major media outlets as the Wall Street Journal and Forbes. Bob is currently the managing director of the Security Executive Council.