Never leave a post uncovered.
TalosGuardian connects security agencies and licensed guards across New York City to fill open shifts fast — with GPS-verified check-ins and automatic timesheets, so coverage never falls through the cracks.
A guard calls out. A post needs coverage — tonight.
Now someone's working the phones: texting the roster one by one, hoping somebody's free, hoping they answer in time. No visibility into who's actually available, no record of who said yes first, and a post that might go uncovered if nobody picks up.
Security staffing isn't a growth problem — it's a churn problem.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 0% employment growth for security guards through 2034 — yet still expects 162,300 job openings every year, almost entirely driven by turnover and replacement, not new demand.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
Industry estimates put the annual cost of non-billable overtime — the hours agencies pay for but can never bill back to the client — at $50,000 to $275,000 per year for a mid-sized firm.
Source: Novagems, industry estimate
Most guard contracts lock in a bill rate on day one — so when a shift runs long or a callout forces overtime, that premium comes straight out of the agency's own margin, not the client's pocket.
Source: WorkAxle, industry estimate
Every uncovered shift is either overtime you can't bill, or a coverage gap you can't explain to a client. TalosGuardian exists to close that gap before it costs you either one.
How it works
From an open shift to verified coverage, without the back-and-forth.
Agencies describe the site, pay rate, and shift window in minutes.
The opening goes out to qualified guards on your own roster — first to accept, or your pick, locks it in.
Guards check in with GPS confirmation on arrival, and a clean timesheet is generated automatically.
Who it's for
For agencies
Broadcast an open shift to your own vetted guards in seconds, see who's covering what in real time, and keep your roster organized — all from one place.
Sign up as an Agency →For guards
See open shifts from agencies who've already vetted you — no chasing leads through group chats or cold calls, just shifts you're actually qualified for.
Sign up as a Guard →Trust & safety
Every guard uploads a photo of their NYS Security Guard Registration card at sign-up, and can add their registration number to their profile. Verifying that number against the state registry is the hiring agency's own responsibility, completed through their independent onboarding process.
Arrival is confirmed on-site via GPS, not self-reported — check-out captures location too, without blocking on distance so a guard can't be locked out after being relieved.
Hours are generated straight from verified check-in/out data, ready for payroll export.
A strike system tracks reliability on both sides, with a fair appeal process for guards and reliability visibility for agencies.
Automatic rest-limit and overwork protections are built into every shift match.
Before TalosGuardian, I spent 5+ years as a security supervisor — enough time to know exactly what it feels like when a post is about to go uncovered and the clock is running out. I've made those calls, chased down last-minute replacements, and felt the pressure of a gap in coverage. TalosGuardian exists to solve that specific problem: getting a registered, verified guard into an open post fast, without the scramble.
Pricing
You're just paying for roster size — every tier gets every feature.
Up to 25 guards
Everything included
Up to 100 guards
Everything included
Unlimited guards
Everything included
30-day free trial, up to 5 guards — full access from day one.
FAQ
Any guard holding a valid NYS Security Guard Registration. You'll upload a photo of your registration card at sign-up, and you can add your registration number to your profile at any time. Verifying that number against the state registry is your hiring agency's own responsibility, completed through their independent onboarding process — not a check TalosGuardian performs.
Any licensed NYS Watch, Guard, and Patrol agency. We automatically verify your license against the NYS DOS Licensee Search during registration.
No. TalosGuardian is a marketplace that connects agencies with guards — agencies remain the employer of record and handle their own payroll, taxes, and hiring paperwork. We just make it fast to find and verify coverage.
No long-term contract — plans are month-to-month, and you can start with a free 30-day trial.
Guards check in with one tap when they arrive on-site. We confirm they're actually at the shift location before marking it active — no self-reported hours.
Create your account and start posting or claiming shifts in New York City today.