Resources for security guard companies
Shift scheduling guides, templates for patrols and incident reports, work-method comparisons for dispatch, and advice from specialists who have worked with real security companies.
Dispatch guides for security companies
Step-by-step walk-throughs for scheduling shifts with no coverage gap, managing guards, tracking patrols and running incident reports.
Security industry analyses and updates
Monthly commentary on dispatch digitisation — from scanned checkpoints to automating billing — no corporate jargon.
4guards video tutorials
How to add a site, define posts, assign guards, set up checkpoints and send an incident report — clips under three minutes each.
Templates for security guard companies
Shift roster, security plan, incident report, post handover, weekly client report and contract register templates — ready to import.
4guards community
A private community for dispatchers, site supervisors and security companies using 4guards — real questions, real solutions, no pitches.
Dedicated product support
Replies from the solution engineer assigned to your workspace, not from an anonymous help desk — firm four-working-hour response window.
Solutions and guides for security dispatch
Documentation and guides for every area — shift scheduling, patrols, incident reports and client contracts.
Shift scheduling →
Build the post roster for every site, with an automatic alert for any coverage gap.
Guard dispatch →
Real-time coordination of field guards, with fast reassignment for emergencies.
Patrols and checkpoints →
Scanned checkpoints on patrol routes, with automatic alerts for missed rounds.
Incident reports →
Field reporting with photos, automatic escalation and a per-site history.
All features →
See the full feature list for your security company.
4guards in the 4b2b ecosystem →
How dispatch connects to invoicing, HR and notifications.
Guide for security guard companies →
Onboarding a site, shift scheduling, patrols, mandatory documents and client reporting.
Use cases
Resources organised by company size and site complexity.
Small and mid-size security firms
One or two active sites, a clear roster and incident log, with no admin overhead.
See plansSecurity companies with multiple dispatchers
Cross-site scheduling, patrol reports and client reporting.
Explore featuresCompanies with a high site volume
Multiple concurrent contracts, advanced roles and multi-step approval flows.
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