How to enable clock-in before scheduled time for guards on the Back Office Dashboard?

In GuardsPro, managing shift timings effectively is important for smooth operations. GuardsPro gives you the convenience of allowing guards to clock‑in before the scheduled start time for their shifts.

This feature ensures flexibility in attendance management and helps avoid delays when guards arrive early. You can enforce this setting globally for all guards or individually for specific guards.

📌 Prerequisites

Before enabling this setting, ensure:

• Guards are already added to the system.

• Shifts are scheduled in the GuardsPro Back Office Dashboard.

• Admin has access to Global Guard Settings or individual guard profiles.

✅ This guide will walk you through the steps to enable auto clock-in before scheduled time for guards on the Back Office Dashboard:

👥 For All Guards

🏢 Step 1: Access Settings  

• Click on your Company name in the top‑right corner of the dashboard. 

• Select Settings from the drop‑down menu.

⚙️ Step 2: Open Global Guard Settings & Enable Clock‑In Before Start Time  

• Navigate to Global Settings and click Security Guard.

• Under the Scheduler tab, select Allow guard to clock‑in before schedule start time.

• Click Save.

👤 For Individual Guards

👥 Step 3: Access Security Team  

• From the main menu, click on Security Team.

• Select Security Guards from the drop‑down.

• Click on the guard for whom you want to allow to clock-in before scheduled start time.

👤 Step 4: Select Guard Profile & Enable Clock‑In Before Start Time  

• On the Settings tab, under the Scheduler tab, select Allow guard to clock‑in before schedule start time. 

• Click Save.

🎯 That’s it! By enabling the option to clock‑in before scheduled start time, admins provide guards with flexibility to start shifts early when needed. This reduces delays, improves attendance accuracy, and ensures smoother shift transitions.

For further assistance, feel free to contact the GuardsPro Support Team anytime.