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User Roles & Permissions Explained

Updated September 24, 2026

User Roles and Permissions Overview

Role Definitions:

Admin Role

Attlock dashboard showing the main operations workspace and navigation.
Dashboard: use the left navigation to open the required workflow.
  • Admin:
    • Who: General Managers / Operations Directors.
    • Access: Full operational access (Scheduling, Guards, Sites, Reports).
    • Restrictions: Cannot access billing pages or subscription management.

Supervisor Role

  • Supervisor:
    • Who: Field Supervisors.
    • Access: Can view schedules and reports for specific assigned sites. Primarily uses the Mobile Admin App.
    • Restrictions: Cannot change global settings or permanently delete data.

Dispatcher Role

  • Dispatcher:
    • Who: Command Center Staff.
    • Access: Read/Write access to the Live Map and Incident dashboard. Can assign emergency shifts.
    • Restrictions: Cannot edit Guard HR profiles or pay rates.

Guard Role

  • Guard:
    • Who: Security Officers.
    • Access: Mobile App only. Can only see their personal schedule and assigned site instructions.

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