Security guard management software for Saskatchewan security companies

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What software do Saskatchewan security companies use to manage guards?

Security companies in Saskatchewan 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.

Saskatchewan in numbers

Security work in Saskatchewan

The 2021 Census found 3,435 people employed as security guards in Saskatchewan: 855 in the Regina metro area and 845 in Saskatoon. Saskatchewan's 2025 Crime Severity Index was 146.6, the highest of the provinces, against 75.0 for Canada; Saskatoon's was 98.9 and Regina's 87.4.

3,435people employed as security guards (2021 Census)
855in the Regina metro area
845in the Saskatoon metro area
146.6Crime Severity Index, 2025, the highest of the provinces (Canada: 75.0)
Security guards employed and Crime Severity Index by metro area, Saskatchewan
Metro areaSecurity guards employed (2021 Census)Crime Severity Index (2025)
Regina 855 87.4
Saskatoon 845 98.9
Licensing

Security guard licensing in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's Private Investigators and Security Guards Program administers The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, 1997, which requires guards to hold a valid licence.

A licence tied to the employerA security guard licence is only valid for the licensed security business that employs the guard. Applications include a criminal record check dated no more than 30 days before the application is submitted.
Approved course and 75% examA full licence needs an approved security guard training course, completed with a grade of at least 75% on the exam set and graded by the registrar. Someone who fails may retake the exam once.
One-year term and temporary licencesLicences are valid for one year. Until a new guard has completed the course, the employer can apply for a temporary security guard licence on their behalf, valid for 30 days.

Overtime for security guards in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan employees scheduled for 8-hour days earn overtime after 8 hours in a day, or after 10 hours for those scheduled for four 10-hour days. Overtime in a week starts after 40 hours, or 32 hours in a week with a public holiday. Employees get whichever is greater, overtime by the day or by the week, at least at 1½ times their hourly wage.

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

ForceVera

Run your Saskatchewan security operation in one platform

Daily overtime from shift hoursSaskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan: questions, answered

Who licenses security guards in Saskatchewan?

The province's Private Investigators and Security Guards Program, which administers The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, 1997.

Does a Saskatchewan licence move with the guard to a new employer?

No. A security guard licence is only valid for the licensed security business that employs the guard.

What exam score does a guard need?

At least 75% on the exam set and graded by the registrar, after an approved training course. Someone who fails may retake the exam once.

Can a new hire work before finishing training?

Yes, on a temporary security guard licence that the employer applies for. It is valid for 30 days.

When is overtime owed in Saskatchewan?

After 8 hours in a day for employees on 8-hour schedules (10 hours for four 10-hour days), and after 40 hours in a week, or 32 in a week with a public holiday. Employees get whichever is greater.

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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