Security guard management software for Liverpool and Merseyside security companies

Liverpool has the eighth-largest pool of SIA licence holders in the UK. Plan rotas, prove officers were on site, record patrols and incidents, and give clients the evidence they ask for, in one platform.

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What software do Liverpool and Merseyside security companies use to manage officers?

Security companies in Liverpool and the rest of Merseyside use security workforce software to plan rotas, check officers are on site, record patrols and incidents, and report to clients. ForceVera does this in one platform: rotas on officers' phones, a geofenced clock-in, QR patrol checkpoints, incident and daily reports, a client portal and timesheets.

ForceVera in Liverpool and Merseyside: key facts

ForceVera charges in US dollars: $169 a month for up to 25 guards (Basic), $449 a month for up to 100 guards (Pro) and $1,099 a month for up to 500 guards (Enterprise). Your bank converts the charge to pounds.
ForceVera is priced per company by the number of guards; admins, dispatchers, supervisors and client users are not counted.
The SIA counted 6,806 licence holders in the Liverpool travel to work area in September 2025, the eighth most in the UK.
Liverpool recorded 124.1 crimes per 1,000 people in the year to March 2026, against 84.7 for England and Wales, and Merseyside Police recorded 9.4 drug offences per 1,000 people, against 3.7.
ForceVera keeps a photo of each officer's SIA licence on their profile, but does not check licences with the SIA or track expiry dates.

Prices in US dollars before tax, as of October 2026. Other figures from the official sources on this page, checked October 2026.

Liverpool and Merseyside in numbers

Security work in Liverpool and Merseyside

The SIA's September 2025 FOI release counts 6,806 licence holders in the Liverpool travel to work area. In the year to March 2026 Merseyside Police recorded 93.5 crimes per 1,000 people, against 84.7 for England and Wales, and 9.4 drug offences per 1,000, against 3.7. Liverpool itself recorded 124.1 crimes per 1,000.

6,806SIA licence holders in the Liverpool travel to work area (2025)

137,975crimes recorded by Merseyside Police, excluding fraud (year to March 2026)

93.5crimes per 1,000 people (England and Wales: 84.7)

124.1crimes per 1,000 people in Liverpool (Community Safety Partnership)

9.4drug offences per 1,000 people (England and Wales: 3.7)

23,000employees in private security activities in the North West (2024, provisional)

Police recorded crime, excluding fraud, by Community Safety Partnership, Merseyside, year to March 2026
Area	Crimes	Per 1,000 people	Shoplifting per 1,000
Liverpool	63,156	124.09	10.08
St Helens	16,310	86.36	6.66
Knowsley	13,305	81.84	4.65
Sefton	21,620	75.52	6.01
Wirral	23,378	71.09	4.72
Merseyside Police area	137,975	93.51	7.06
England and Wales	5,235,213	84.70	8.20

Licensing

How does SIA licensing work in Liverpool and Merseyside?

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) licenses security staff across the UK under the Private Security Industry Act 2001; the same rules apply across England.

Who needs an SIA licenceYou need a front line SIA licence for licensable work done under a contract for services: security guarding, door supervision, close protection, public space surveillance (CCTV), cash and valuables in transit, and key holding. In-house staff employed directly by the company that uses their services usually do not, except for door supervision at licensed premises.

Qualification and training timeA security guard licence needs the Level 2 Award for Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry. A door supervisor licence needs the door supervisor award and also covers security guarding. The SIA puts security guarding training at 30 hours over 4 days with self-study, or 38 hours over 5 days without; door supervision takes 44 hours over 6 days, or 52 hours over 7.

Fee, length and renewalSince 1 April 2026 the application fee is £204, and most extra licences on the same application cost £102. SIA licences last 3 years and do not renew themselves: you can apply 4 months before yours expires. To renew a security guard or door supervisor licence you also need a refresher qualification.

Checking a licenceBefore you hire someone for licensable work, check their licence on the SIA register on GOV.UK, with their 16-digit licence number or their surname and other details such as their date of birth.

How many hours a week can security officers work?

The Working Time Regulations 1998 cover Great Britain. An officer's working time, overtime included, must not go over an average of 48 hours for each 7 days unless they agree in writing to work more. The average is normally taken over 17 weeks; for security guards whose work needs a permanent presence to protect property and people (a special case under regulation 21), it is taken over 26 weeks. An opt-out must be voluntary and in writing, and the officer can end it with at least 7 days' notice, or up to 3 months if the agreement says so.

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

ForceVera

Run your Liverpool and Merseyside security operation in one platform

Incidents tracked for clientsAdmins and dispatchers review incident reports and track open incidents, and clients get a daily report in your branding. Filing reports with photos from the guard app is coming soon.

SIA licences on fileOfficers upload a photo of their SIA licence in the app and it is kept on their profile. ForceVera does not check licences with the SIA or track expiry dates; use the SIA register on GOV.UK for that.

Hours for the 48-hour averageTimesheets show each officer's hours shift by shift and export to CSV or Excel, so you can check them against the working time limits before you publish the next rota.

Proof of service for clientsAttendance and timesheets roll into a daily client report with your logo, and on Pro and Enterprise clients have their own portal. Patrol scans and incident reports from the guard app are coming soon.

FAQ

Security companies in Liverpool and Merseyside: questions, answered

How many SIA licence holders are there in Liverpool?

The SIA's FOI release of 19 September 2025 lists 6,806 licence holders in the Liverpool travel to work area: 627 women and 6,179 men, the eighth most in the UK. Travel to work areas do not follow council boundaries.

What was the recorded crime rate in the Merseyside Police area?

In the year ending March 2026 Merseyside Police recorded 137,975 crimes, excluding fraud: 93.5 per 1,000 people, against 84.7 for England and Wales. Liverpool recorded 63,156 crimes (124.1 per 1,000). Merseyside recorded 9.4 drug offences per 1,000 people, against 3.7 for England and Wales.

How many people work in private security in the North West?

The ONS Business Register and Employment Survey estimates 23,000 employees in private security activities (SIC 80100) in the North West in 2024, including Greater Manchester. The figure is provisional and rounded.

Does ForceVera check SIA licences?

No. Officers upload a photo of their SIA licence in the app and it is kept on their profile, but ForceVera does not check licences with the SIA or track expiry dates. Check a licence on the SIA register through GOV.UK.

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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