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SM-007

Security Policies and Procedures

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Security directors, compliance coordinators and operations managers study how to author, implement and audit departmental operating standards over five days. Delegates examine policy architecture, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Assignment Instructions, statutory compliance benchmarks and control typologies, enabling them to draft defensible security documentation across corporate facilities.

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  • 26–30 Oct 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 23–27 Nov 2026Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026London£3,360 + VAT
  • 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2026Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
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  • 18–22 Jan 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 8–12 Mar 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 22–26 Mar 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 26–30 Apr 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 24–28 May 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 23–27 Aug 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 25–29 Oct 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

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With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Ambiguous operating instructions leave frontline security personnel uncertain during routine shifts and critical emergencies. When organisations operate without formal documentation, guards rely on personal discretion, creating operational inconsistencies and legal liability. Instruction prepares security leaders to draft enforceable policies, operational procedures and detailed post instructions.

Delegates examine the distinction between high-level policy statements and practical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Coursework addresses the 5 essential components of security policies, 3 categories of operational controls and statutory compliance obligations. Attendees evaluate both top-down governance models and bottom-up operational feedback mechanisms.

Four modules make up the course. Later sessions guide delegates through writing formal Assignment Instructions, reporting protocols and security codes of ethics. Delegates review performance metrics to assess procedural adherence and identify compliance gaps across commercial sites.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Classify diverse security policies and explain their legal and operational purposes
  2. Formulate standardised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for corporate protection functions
  3. Compile detailed Assignment Instructions to govern frontline guard posts
  4. Draft enforceable security policy statements aligned with organisational strategy and jurisdiction law
  5. Coordinate the rollout, performance auditing and regular revision of security documentation

Target competencies

  • Communication
  • SOP creation
  • Team management
  • Critical and strategic thinking

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Security managers, supervisors and operational team leaders
  • Compliance officers and risk coordinators managing facility protection rules
  • Facility directors and business stakeholders responsible for security governance

Training methodology

  • Interactive presentations explore legal standards, policy structures and operational governance models.
  • Drafting workshops give delegates practical experience in authoring SOPs and Assignment Instructions.
  • Case study discussions and syndicate exercises evaluate policy enforcement failures and remediation steps.

Course modules

  1. Module 1

    Introduction to Security Policies and Procedures

    • Defining the purpose and scope of corporate security policies
    • Defining standard operating procedures and their tactical function
    • Strategic rationale for establishing formal policies within organisations
    • Operational impact of policies on daily security routines
    • Interconnecting organisational security policies with statutory legal frameworks
    • Operational necessity of formal policy and procedural documentation
    • Categories of administrative and operational policies across workplaces
    • Examining the 3 distinct types of security policies
    • Essential elements and clauses required in a security policy
    • Purpose and application of site Assignment Instructions
    • Legal obligations, liabilities and jurisdictional compliance
    • Commercial benefits and operational advantages of structured documentation
  2. Module 2

    The Principles of Policies and Procedures

    • Formulating and establishing security policies within corporate environments
    • The 5 foundational components of an effective security policy
    • Key operational differences distinguishing policies from procedures
    • Fostering workforce security awareness through written guidelines
    • Defining managerial duties and stakeholder roles in policy design
    • Categorising the 3 primary types of security controls
    • Aligning departmental security policies with executive corporate governance
    • Crafting clear, concise and authoritative policy statements
    • Top-down models of organisational security governance
    • Bottom-up operational feedback and frontline policy adoption
    • Defining operational benchmarks and technical security standards
    • Codes of security conduct, professional ethics and disciplinary standards
  3. Module 3

    Management Controls and Written Documentation

    • Security administration routines and record-keeping systems
    • Structuring enforceable site Assignment Instructions
    • Formal reporting procedures and incident documentation flows
    • Formulating physical security control policies for premises
    • Developing technical and electronic security control policies
    • Establishing coherent structural frameworks for security manuals
    • Formulating a departmental security strategy
    • Business rationale underpinning strategic protection planning
    • Operational and legal consequences of poor policy execution
    • Designing practical operating procedures to support business continuity
    • Execution routines for rolling out new security procedures
    • Ongoing supervisory oversight and maintenance of operational procedures
    • Performance metrics for auditing procedural compliance
    • Examining security procedure typologies and operational categories
  4. Module 4

    Creating Effective Policies for your Organisation

    • Tailoring security policy architecture to specific organisational needs
    • Drafting clear and authoritative corporate policy statements
    • Aligning daily security procedures with overarching policy objectives
    • Designing bespoke Assignment Instructions for commercial facilities
    • Drafting detailed post orders and written assignment briefs
    • Compiling an integrated facility security plan containing necessary policies and procedures

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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