Security guard management software for Florida security companies

Schedule Class D officers across every Florida site, prove they were on post, record patrols and incidents, and send clients the reports they ask for, in one platform.

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What software do Florida security agencies use to manage officers?

Florida security agencies use security guard management software to schedule officers, verify they were on site, record patrols and incidents, and report to clients. ForceVera does this in one platform: shifts published to officers' phones, a geofenced time clock, QR patrol checkpoints, incident and daily reports, dispatch and a client portal. Officers can upload a photo of their Class D license so a copy sits on their profile.

Licensing in Florida

Who licenses security guards in Florida

Regulator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing.

Class D security officer licenseAnyone who performs the services of a security officer in Florida must hold a Class D license. Applicants need at least 40 hours of professional training from a school or training facility licensed by FDACS.

Class G statewide firearm licenseOnly Class D, M or MB licensees may bear a firearm, and they must also hold a Class G license. The initial course is 28 hours of classroom and range training (no more than 8 hours on the range), with 4 hours of requalifying training each year.

Class B security agencyA business that operates as a private security agency needs a Class B license, which is valid for one location; each branch office needs a Class BB license.

Overtime for security guards in Florida

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must be paid at least time and a half their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. The FLSA does not require extra pay for weekends or holidays, and it does not allow hours to be averaged over two or more weeks.

Estimate the overtime in a schedule with our free security guard overtime calculator, or work out headcount with the 24/7 coverage calculator.

How ForceVera helps

Run your Florida guard operation in one platform

Class D and G licenses on fileOfficers upload a photo of their security license in the guard app, so a copy sits on their profile. ForceVera does not check licenses with FDACS or warn you before one expires.

Every site in one accountRun sites across Florida from one account, each with its own geofence and patrol checkpoints. On Pro and Enterprise, dispatchers keep post orders for each site and clients get a portal for their own sites.

Schedules on every guard's phonePlan the week by site and guard, including recurring and overnight shifts, publish it to the guard app and send reminders before each shift.

Proof guards were on postGuards clock in and start breaks only inside the site's geofence with a PIN; leaving the site, going idle or clocking out off site is flagged.

Proof of patrolQR checkpoints scanned from the guard app, with missed and late tour alerts and time-stamped, located scans.

Reports clients trustIncident and daily activity reports with photos from the guard app, and branded daily reports emailed to clients.

ForceVera keeps records; it does not make a company compliant with state law. See all features or see pricing.

FAQ

Security companies in Florida: questions, answered

Who licenses security officers in Florida?

The Division of Licensing of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Security officers hold a Class D license, armed officers also hold a Class G license, and security agencies hold a Class B license.

How many training hours does a Florida Class D license need?

FDACS requires at least 40 hours of professional training from a licensed security officer school or training facility.

What training does a Class G license need?

An initial course of 28 hours of classroom and range training, no more than 8 of them on the range, then 4 hours of requalifying training every year.

Does ForceVera track license expiry dates?

No. Officers can upload a photo of their license and it is kept on their profile, but ForceVera does not check licenses with FDACS or remind you before they expire.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page summarizes information published by FDACS and the US Department of Labor as of October 2026. Check the official sources for the current rules.

Official sources

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

Other states: California · Texas · New York · Illinois · all US states.

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