ShiftFlowr Get the app

For security guards & door staff

Your security rota, built once.
Applied every month in seconds.

ShiftFlowr has built-in presets for 4-on-4-off and Panama — the two shift patterns that run most security operations. Set your anchor date and fill months ahead without re-entering anything.

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Your two main patterns

4-on-4-off or Panama — both built in

Most 24/7 security operations run on one of two rotating shift patterns. ShiftFlowr supports both out of the box.

4-on-4-off

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Off Off Off Off

8-day cycle · avg 42 hrs/week · Learn more

Panama 2-2-3

D D Off Off N N N

14-day cycle · avg 42 hrs/week · Learn more

Both patterns use two crews to provide continuous 24/7 cover with 12-hour shifts. ShiftFlowr automatically calculates where you are in the cycle from your anchor date and fills every future month for you.

Who it's for

Every role in security

🛡️ Site security

Static guarding and control room operators on fixed 4-on-4-off or Panama rotas. Set it once, forget it.

🚪 Door staff

Mix regular shift patterns with ad-hoc event bookings. ShiftFlowr never overwrites a shift you've already logged.

🏬 Retail security

Retail loss prevention teams often run compressed weekly patterns. Use the custom builder alongside the presets.

🏢 Corporate security

Office, data centre, and campus security teams running rotating days and nights across multiple sites.

Key features

Built for how security workers actually live

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Full-screen alarm

Fires even on silent. Critical for day sleepers before a night shift.

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Pay calculator

Set separate rates for nights and weekends. See your take-home before the month ends.

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Months ahead in one tap

Apply your rota to as many future months as you need. Existing shifts are never touched.

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Manual shift add

Add one-off event shifts or cover shifts alongside your regular pattern.

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Pattern presets

4-on-4-off, Panama, DuPont, Pitman and more — all built in, no setup required.

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Works everywhere

UK, Australia, US, Canada — ShiftFlowr uses your region's terminology automatically.

Working nights? ShiftFlowr's wake-up alarm is designed specifically for shift workers — it fires even when your phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb, so you never sleep through a night shift start.

Common questions

Security guard shift FAQ

What shift pattern do most security guards work?
Most security guards and door staff work a 4-on-4-off pattern — 4 consecutive 12-hour shifts, then 4 days off. Some operations use the Panama 2-2-3 instead. Both provide continuous 24/7 cover with two alternating crews.
Can ShiftFlowr handle my security rota?
Yes. ShiftFlowr has built-in presets for both 4-on-4-off and Panama. Set your anchor date, pick whether you're currently on days or nights, and apply the rota as many months ahead as you need.
Does it calculate security pay including night uplifts?
Yes. You can set a different hourly rate for nights and weekends, and the salary calculator works out your estimated take-home for any month based on the shifts in your calendar.
I do door staff work with irregular bookings — will it still work?
Yes. You can use a preset pattern for your regular shifts and manually add individual event bookings on top. ShiftFlowr will never overwrite a shift you've already added.
Does the alarm work if my phone is on silent?
ShiftFlowr's wake-up alarm is designed to fire even on silent or Do Not Disturb — important for security workers who sleep during the day before a night shift.

Stop rebuilding your rota every month.

ShiftFlowr builds your security shift pattern once. Apply it in seconds, as far ahead as you need.

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Other shift patterns in ShiftFlowr

More shift patterns

4-on-4-off Panama (2-2-3) DuPont schedule Pitman (2-3-2) Hospital 3-week rotation Rotating shift schedule

Also used by: nurses & NHS staff · FIFO & mining workers