Absences and last-minute changes
React instantly to call-offs or emergencies by reassigning available guards without breaking coverage or compliance.
Create balanced, compliant guard schedules that adapt in real time. Our Scheduling Optimization API plans shifts, rotations, and site assignments automatically, so dispatchers can focus on safety, not spreadsheets.
Outsource complexity, deliver excellence
Best-of-breed scheduling optimization
Security operations never stop. Shifts change, incidents occur, and coverage requirements evolve around the clock. Our optimization engine manages every constraint and rotation rule automatically, keeping every post protected and every shift balanced.
Skills, sites, and certifications
Match guards to posts based on clearance, experience, or site requirements while respecting rotation and pairing rules.
Labor laws and compliance
Apply rest, overtime, and rotation limits automatically to meet legal and client obligations.
Fairness and workload balance
Distribute night, weekend, and high-risk shifts evenly to reduce fatigue and improve retention.
Turn your data into optimized schedules your guards trust
From manual spreadsheets to automatically balanced rosters
Timefold’s API uses your data on guards, sites, skills, and shift requirements to create optimized schedules. It keeps every site covered, adjusts for call-offs or incidents, and balances workload across your team.
- Scheduling & routing engine built on 20+ years of expertise
- 70+ constraints preloaded for real-world complexity
- Scalable to tens of thousands of employees or contractors
- Compliant and secure by design
Results on the ground
What shift scheduling optimization with PlanningAI delivers
1 click
to create & update rosters
+15-20 %
better coverage reliability
-10 %
idle time
-15 %
labor cost
Inject your operations with PlanningAI
Strategic and insightful scheduling
The Timefold Platform gives you full visibility into your planning ecosystem, turning daily complexity into a strategic advantage. Set clear planning objectives, understand the logic behind every decision, and steer your operations with confidence.
Let Timefold do the heavy lifting
Plug in best-of-breed optimization technology
We compiled 20+ years of domain experience in a comprehensive scheduling solution.
Shift coverage optimization
Automatically assign guards to sites and shifts while meeting clearance, certification, and staffing requirements.Real-time replanning
Instantly update schedules when incidents occur or guards call in sick, without disrupting coverage.Fairness and workload balance
Distribute night, weekend, and high-risk shifts evenly to maintain morale and reduce turnover.Compliance and rest rules
Apply rest periods, overtime limits, and rotation requirements automatically to meet legal and client obligations.Preference-aware scheduling
Take individual preferences and location constraints into account to improve satisfaction and reliability.Pairing and team constraints
Respect guard compatibility rules by scheduling approved pairings and preventing restricted combinations.Multi-site coordination
Plan coverage across static posts, patrols, and mobile units in one model, keeping all locations secure.Cost and resource efficiency
Balance overtime, travel, and shift costs while maintaining full coverage and contract compliance.Informed decision making
Generate transparent, explainable schedules that every manager can audit and adjust confidently.