Introducing GPS Clock-In: Know Exactly When and Where Your Guards Start Their Shift

The Problem with Traditional Clock-In

Modern guard management software can help with this. For years, security companies have relied on phone calls, paper sign-in sheets, or trust to verify that guards arrived on site. These methods share a common flaw — they provide no proof of location. A guard could clock in from their car, from home, or not at all, and you wouldn’t know until a client complained.

TacDesk’s GPS clock-in changes this entirely.

How GPS Clock-In Works

When a guard opens TacDesk on their phone and taps ‘Clock In’, the system captures their GPS coordinates and timestamps the event. This data is instantly visible to managers on the management dashboard, showing:

• Exact location — plotted on a map with accuracy radius
• Timestamp — precise to the second, no manual entry
• Guard identity — authenticated through their login, no buddy clocking
• Site match — automatic verification against the assigned site location

What Managers See

The management dashboard provides a real-time overview of who’s clocked in, where, and when. Late clock-ins are immediately visible. Guards who haven’t clocked in when expected are flagged. There’s no need to make phone calls or chase attendance — the system tells you everything at a glance.

For each clock-in event, managers can view the location on a map, see the distance from the expected site, and review the full shift timeline from clock-in to clock-out.

What Guards See

Guards get a simple, clean interface. One tap to clock in, one tap to clock out. Their current shift status is always visible, along with their shift history. There’s no complicated form to fill in — just tap and go.

Why It Matters for Your Business

GPS clock-in isn’t just about catching guards who don’t show up. It’s about:

1. Client confidence — provide proof of attendance that clients can trust
2. Accurate payroll — clock-in data feeds directly into time tracking, eliminating disputes
3. Reduced admin — no more chasing attendance by phone or collecting paper timesheets
4. Legal protection — timestamped, GPS-verified records if attendance is ever disputed

GPS clock-in is available on all TacDesk plans. Try the demo to see it in action, or visit tacdesk.co.uk to get started.

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