Belfry

What Belfry is

Belfry is an operations platform for security guard services companies, bringing scheduling, timekeeping, field operations, payroll, and billing into one service. Scheduling can suggest officer assignments, post shifts, send unlimited SMS, and alert teams about license compliance. Geofenced clock-ins support timekeeping, which flags differences between scheduled and worked hours. The platform also offers guard tours, reporting, client portal access, patrol, and dispatch in an advanced package. Built-in payroll syncs with approved timesheets and supports direct deposit, tax filing, overtime calculations, and custom pay rates. Billing tools cover automated invoices, ACH and credit card payments, contract rates, and revenue and profitability tracking. The Belfry app is available for iPhone and Android, while operations staff can use the web interface on desktop or laptop. During implementation, its onboarding team can assess existing scheduling, access control, and surveillance systems for integration. Belfry describes role-based access controls, third-party penetration testing, automatic backups, and cloud infrastructure. Teams receive guided onboarding, customized training, and documentation. Its custom package is billed per active employee, with module choices including scheduling, timekeeping, operations, billing, payroll, HR, and benefits administration.

Who it suits

Belfry suits security guard service companies that need tools for staffing, timekeeping, payroll, billing, and field operations. Its mobile app and client portal options also suit teams coordinating guards and serving clients across field and office workflows.

Limits

Belfry has no free plan. The custom package is billed per active employee, and guard tours, reporting, client portal access, patrol, and dispatch are described as part of an advanced package.

Getting started

1. Visit the Belfry website.
2. Choose a custom package and select the modules your team needs.
3. Work with the onboarding team to assess existing scheduling, access control, and surveillance systems for integration.
4. Use the Android or iPhone app for guards and the web interface for operations staff.
5. Use the guided onboarding, customized training, and documentation.

Verdict

Choose Belfry if your security guard services company needs linked scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, billing, and field operations. Its custom module setup and active employee pricing can fit different operations, while teams seeking a free plan or published dollar amount should look elsewhere.