NightWarden Platform — UK Security Software
SIA Licence Tracking Software for UK Security Companies
Automated SIA licence verification and expiry tracking — real-time checks against the official SIA register, shift-level credential enforcement, and 30-day expiry warnings.
Deploying an unlicensed guard is a criminal offence under the Private Security Industry Act 2001. For security companies, manual SIA licence tracking is a serious compliance risk. NightWarden's SIA licence tracking software eliminates that risk entirely through automated verification and shift-level enforcement.
NightWarden integrates directly with the SIA public licence register. When a staff record is created or updated, the platform performs an automatic verification against the register to confirm licence validity and capture the licence type, sector authorisation, and expiry date. The platform runs recurring background verification on all active staff records, catching licence suspensions or revocations between manual review cycles.
Shift scheduling is the enforcement point. Each shift can have a named role assigned — Door Supervisor, CCTV Operator, Security Guard, Key Holder — and each role specifies which SIA licence categories are required. When a manager assigns a guard to a shift, the system immediately checks whether they hold the required licence and whether it will still be valid on the shift date.
Expiry management is automated. Staff approaching licence expiry receive reminders through the platform; their manager receives a separate alert 30 days before expiry. Guards with expired licences are automatically flagged on the scheduling calendar and cannot be assigned to roles requiring that licence category.
For companies operating across multiple licence categories, NightWarden provides a full workforce credential matrix showing licence status, expiry timeline, and sector authorisations for every member of staff. Compliance reports can be exported in PDF or CSV format for insurance audits or client tender documentation.
Platform Features
Everything your operation needs in one platform.
Live SIA Register Verification
Automatic verification against the official SIA public register when staff records are created or updated.
Recurring Background Checks
Ongoing verification of all active staff records to catch licence suspensions or revocations between manual reviews.
Shift-level Credential Enforcement
Roles on shifts specify required SIA licence types; assignment warnings fire instantly for unlicensed or expired guards.
30-day Expiry Alerts
Automated alerts to both the guard and their manager 30 days before a licence expiry date, with escalating reminders.
Workforce Credential Matrix
Full licence status dashboard across all staff: category, expiry date, sector authorisations, and last verification timestamp.
Multi-category Support
Tracks all SIA licence categories: Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, Close Protection, Vehicle Immobiliser.
Compliance Report Export
One-click PDF or CSV export of current licence status for the whole workforce, suitable for audit and tender submissions.
Calendar Scheduling Integration
Expired or unlicensed staff are visually flagged on the scheduling calendar; shift-save is blocked for non-compliant assignments.
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