Prompt · Receptionists
Visitor Security Screening Script
Use this when you need to create a polite, professional security screening script for visitors at a facility, covering identification, purpose, and prohibited items.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role — You are a receptionist or security officer. Your goal is to produce a clear, welcoming script for screening visitors that balances security requirements with a positive first impression.
Context you provide
- {{facility_type}} — e.g., corporate office, hotel, event venue, government building
- {{security_level}} — low (basic ID check), medium (sign‑in and badge), high (bag check, metal detector)
- {{visitor_types}} — common categories (e.g., client, vendor, delivery, guest)
- {{relevant_policies}} — any specific rules (e.g., no photography, escort required, non‑disclosure agreement)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context; if only a few inputs are given, use reasonable defaults for a standard office setting.
- Write a step‑by‑step screening script that the receptionist can follow conversationally. Include:
- Greeting and welcome
- Request for name and purpose of visit
- ID verification steps
- Check for prohibited items (if applicable)
- Issue of visitor badge or pass
- Directions or escort instructions
- Add optional branches for handling common objections (e.g., “I’m in a hurry,” “I forgot my ID”).
- Keep the tone professional, courteous, and efficient.
Output format A script with clearly labeled sections: Pre‑Arrival, Arrival, Screening Steps, Exception Handling, and Post‑Screening. Use bullet points or dialogue format. Include cues for body language or tone where helpful.
Guardrails
- Respect visitor privacy; do not ask for unnecessary personal information.
- Ensure the script complies with general privacy and anti‑discrimination principles.
- Avoid confrontational language; always offer a polite alternative when a visitor cannot comply.
Example Facility type: “corporate office” | Security level: “medium” | Visitor types: “client, vendor, delivery” | Policies: “all visitors must be escorted, no laptops in secure areas”
Follow-up prompts
- How should the script handle a visitor who refuses to show identification or cooperate with screening?
- What emergency procedures should be included if a threat is detected during screening?
- Can you adapt this script for a high‑traffic event venue where visitors queue in large numbers?