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Security is responsible for the provision of security and advisory services for facilities, students, staff and visitors of the University on all University sites (click here for the Security Policy).

» Click here for access to Security Policies and Forms

» Click here for access to Fire & Emergency Evacuation Plans & Diagrams





Security Section provides a range of services including:

    »    providing effective and immediate action during emergency situations, i.e.:
»   medical emergencies
»   hold up alarms
»   duress alarms
»   vehicle accidents
»   lift faults and callouts
»   emergency call points
»   power failures
»   bomb threats
»   fire and evacuation;
»  monitoring alarm systems - access/intrusion alarms, fire alarms, emergency call point alarms, hold up alarms, lift alarms, Controlled Circuit TV (CCTV) and plant alarms;
» System Access Application: click here for the application form PF238 Access to the University of Queensland’s building access control system and/or security alarm monitoring system
»  pdf version (print)               »   rtf version (type & print)
»  maintaining a register of after hours emergency callout numbers - click here to register;
» providing security advice to all UQ campuses - click here to access the Dept Security Checklist (pdf)
»  providing security escort services on campus - UniSafe Escorts;
»  maintaining and upgrading fire safety services on campus - including fire detection systems, fire audits, extinguisher, hose reel and fire hydrants, breathing apparatus and conducting fire safety and equipment training demonstrations and drills for staff and students;
»  maintaining and monitoring the Emergency Call Point network;
»  handle both lost and found property. Lost Property is open between 1.00 p.m and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, Closed Friday. Messages can be left on the message bank by calling 3365 1129.  This message service is available 24 hours a day. You will be contacted only if your items have been located.
»  providing key and lock control and accountability procedures to regulate and record the issue of keys and to provide a unique locking system for the St Lucia campus (click here for the Security Locks & Keys Policy)
»  managing the Electronic Access Control and Security Monitoring systems, which are developed by the Security Section for University departments and sections (swipe cards for access control to buildings and labs) - (click here for the Security Electronic Systems Policy);
»  providing first aid and emergency medical transport;
»  providing liaison with Queensland Police and other external organisations when necessary;
»  maintaining records of events that occur on University sites: e.g. theft, suspicious vehicles, suspicious persons, incident, function, emergency call point and deviation reports;
»  providing Security Audits - conducting detailed examination of security issues associated with buildings on University sites;
»  providing Information Booth services;
»  conducting Security patrols - including locking external building doors;
»  providing after-hour access for contractors, staff and students;
»  managing bookings for the use of University grounds for functions/parties/weddings (click here for Small Function & BBQ Agreement Form)
»  conducting investigations - criminal and security related;
»  monitoring, planning and controlling functions - providing approvals of Liquor Application (click here for Application for Permission to Keep or Consume Intoxicating Liquor on Site form);
»  providing security education seminars for staff and students;
»  providing in-house Security Training Programs; and
»  parking arrangements and enforcement at Gatton Campus.




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Contact Information:
Main Office: St Lucia Campus - Security Annexe
Phone: 336 51234
Fax: 336 51600
Email: security@pf.uq.edu.au
Other Offices - Gatton: Gatton Campus - NW Britton Bldg
Other Offices - Ipswich: Ipswich Campus - Bldg No. 2

Key Contacts (ph):
(Click on the links for more contact details)

Emergencies 336 53333
Security Manager 336 52335
Coordinating Supervisor 336 51887
Security Supervisor 336 51351 or 334 69742
General Reception 336 56003
Fire Safety Officer 336 52329
Technical Officer - locks, keys, electronic acces 336 52234/336 57078
Lost Property Voice Mail 336 51129

Other Related Contacts/Services (ph):
UniSafe Escorts Freecall 1800 800123 or
after hours - 336 59836
Routine Security enquiries 336 51234
General Reception 336 56003
Lost Property: open between 1.00 p.m and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, Closed Friday. Messages can be left on the message bank by calling 3365 1129.  This message service is available 24 hours a day. You will be contacted only if your items have been located. 336 51129
Lost Property Voice Mail - 7 days 336 51129
Gatton Campus - Parking and Parking Permits 336 51234
For permission to use University grounds for functions /BBQs etc. 336 56003
Sorry P&F do not manage the hire and usage of grounds and ovals at Gatton please contact the Gatton Halls of Residence 50712 (54601712)