Security guard management software for Alberta security companies

Schedule guards across Calgary, Edmonton and the rest of Alberta, prove they were on post, record patrols and incidents, and keep clients informed, in one platform.

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What software do Alberta security companies use to manage guards?

Security companies in Alberta use guard management software to schedule guards, verify attendance on site, record patrols and incidents, and report to clients. ForceVera does this in one platform: shifts published to guards' phones, a geofenced time clock, QR patrol checkpoints, incident and daily reports, dispatch and a client portal.

Alberta in numbers

Security work in Alberta

The 2021 Census found 11,450 people employed as security guards in Alberta: 4,565 in the Calgary metro area and 3,695 in Edmonton. Alberta's 2025 Crime Severity Index was 90.6, against 75.0 for Canada; Edmonton's was 95.6 and Calgary's 61.7.

11,450people employed as security guards (2021 Census)
4,565in the Calgary metro area
3,695in the Edmonton metro area
90.6Crime Severity Index, 2025 (Canada: 75.0)
Security guards employed and Crime Severity Index by metro area, Alberta
Metro areaSecurity guards employed (2021 Census)Crime Severity Index (2025)
Calgary 4,565 61.7
Edmonton 3,695 95.6
Licensing

Security licensing in Alberta

Security service worker licences are issued under Alberta's Security Services and Investigators Act by Alberta Justice.

Who needs a licenceIn Alberta you must be licensed to work as a security guard, patrol dog handler, alarm responder, loss prevention worker or body guard. Applicants must be over 18, be eligible to work in Canada and have no criminal record or outstanding criminal charges. A criminal record check, a vulnerable sector search and a local police database search are all mandatory.
Training, exam and EnglishComplete an approved basic security training course and score 80% or higher on the provincial final exam. Security service workers must be fluent in English, at Canadian Language Benchmark level 5.
Licence fee and termThe licence costs $100 and is valid for 2 years. Give your employer a photocopy of your licence card and carry the original while you work. If you are enrolled in an approved course, your employer can apply for a training licence.

Overtime for security guards in Alberta

Under Alberta's employment standards, overtime is all hours worked over 8 a day or 44 a week, whichever is greater (the 8/44 rule). It is paid at least 1½ times the regular wage, unless a written overtime agreement banks time off instead.

Work out shifts and headcount with the free 24/7 coverage calculator or the overtime calculator.

ForceVera

Run your Alberta security operation in one platform

Daily overtime from shift hoursAlberta counts overtime by the day and by the week. Timesheets show each shift's hours and export to CSV or Excel, so payroll can apply the daily overtime rule. Client invoices count weekly overtime only.
Licence photos on fileGuards upload a photo of their security licence in the app and it is kept on their profile. ForceVera does not verify licences with the province or track expiry dates, so keep your own renewal reminders.
Timesheets and invoicesTimesheets show each guard's hours shift by shift and export to CSV or Excel for payroll. Client invoices count overtime past a weekly threshold you set per client, 40 hours by default; they do not calculate daily overtime.
Proof of service for clientsPatrol scans, incident reports and attendance roll into a daily client report, and on Pro and Enterprise clients have their own portal.
FAQ

Security companies in Alberta: questions, answered

Who licenses security guards in Alberta?

Licences are issued under the Security Services and Investigators Act by Alberta Justice.

What do you need to become a security guard in Alberta?

Be over 18, be eligible to work in Canada, be fluent in English at Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 and have no criminal record or outstanding charges. Then complete an approved basic security training course and score 80% or higher on the provincial final exam.

How long is an Alberta security licence valid?

2 years. The licence costs $100.

When does overtime start for security guards in Alberta?

Overtime is all hours over 8 a day or 44 a week, whichever is greater. It is paid at least 1½ times the regular wage, unless a written overtime agreement banks time off instead.

Can someone work while still in training?

An employer can apply for a training licence for someone enrolled in an approved training course.

Official sources

Checked October 2026. Licensing and employment rules change, so confirm them with the regulator before you rely on them. This page is general information, not legal advice.

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