Lone Worker Safety for Security Guards

Common Challenges

The risks security guards face every shift

Empty buildings at 2 AM, mobile patrols responding to alarms alone, remote industrial sites with no backup — security guards are on their own for most of the job.

Overnight patrols in empty buildings

Guard walking floors of an empty office tower at 2 AM — slip and fall on a wet stairwell, medical emergency, confrontation with an intruder.

Timed check-ins at each patrol checkpoint

Timed check-ins at each patrol checkpoint. Missed check-in triggers immediate response from the 24/7 monitoring centre.

Mobile patrol and alarm response

Solo guard responding to an alarm at a warehouse at 3 AM — unknown situation, no backup, dark building, potential intruder.

GPS tracking with real-time location

GPS tracking shows exact location in real-time. Panic button triggers instant response — operators know exactly where the guard is.

Remote site security

Guard posted at an isolated industrial yard, construction site, or rural property — hours from help, no passersby, limited cell coverage.

Satellite check-ins for remote postings

Satellite check-ins for remote postings with no cell coverage. 24/7 monitoring ensures no guard goes unaccounted for.

Confrontations and violent encounters

Guard confronts trespassers, handles aggressive individuals, or intervenes in disputes — physical assault, weapons, outnumbered.

Discreet panic button with silent alert

Discreet panic button triggers a silent alert. The monitoring centre notifies your designated emergency contacts, who can involve police, while the guard manages the situation.

Parking garage and underground patrols

Guard patrolling a multi-level underground parking garage — poor lighting, blind corners, no cell signal below ground.

SOS wearable with man-down detection

SOS wearable with man-down detection works where cell phones don't. Fall detection triggers automatic alerts without a button press.

Built for every security role

From mobile patrol to static sites — every guard who works alone.

ULC 5-Diamond Certified Canadian Owned Since 1968 Working Alone Compliant

Mobile Patrol Guards

Solo alarm response, site checks

Static Site Guards

Overnight building security

Gatehouse Operators

Remote industrial sites, alone

Loss Prevention Officers

Retail confrontations, shoplifters

Event Security

Crowd control, late-night venues

Hospital Security

Volatile patients, ER incidents

Campus Security

After-hours building patrols

Concierge Security

Residential buildings, overnight shifts

"CheckMate has made a real difference for us. The mix of automated check-ins and human follow-up helps keep our staff safe, supports compliance, and gives us strong accountability around lone worker safety."

CMI CONCIERGE & SECURITY Dmitry Berestovitsky, General Manager

Contract security across 200+ sites in Western Canada

Complete Protection

Everything you need to keep lone workers safe

24/7 live operators behind every safety check and alert, with the Safe Alone app, the Smart Button wearable, a live monitoring dashboard, satellite coverage where there is no signal, phone and landline safety checks.

Safe Alone App

One-tap check-ins, a panic button and GPS location from the worker's smartphone, with every missed check-in and alert answered by a live operator, 24/7.

Real-Time Dashboard

See who's active, who's checked in, and who needs attention — all on one screen. Map view with live GPS, status indicators, and compliance reports.

Smart Button

For guards on patrol. One press checks in, press and hold raises the alarm, hands free and phone holstered. Pairs with the Safe Alone app.

Satellite Coverage

Remote industrial sites, rural properties, and areas with poor coverage

Any Phone

Monitored

CHECK-IN CONFIRMED

Phone & Landline Check-Ins

Dispatch office, control room, or any landline

How CheckMate Works

A simple, proven system that keeps your lone workers connected and protected — every shift, every day.

Check-In Prompt

Guards receive scheduled check-in prompts via the app, a phone call, or the satellite device. One tap confirms they're safe — giving dispatch peace of mind between patrol rounds.

Alert Triggered

Missed check-in? Our system immediately flags it. No delay, no assumptions — just instant awareness.

Team Notified

Our ULC-certified operators call the worker, then escalate to supervisors. Real humans, real follow-through.

Safety Ensured

Every incident is documented. Every worker is accounted for. Peace of mind — backed by 55+ years of expertise.

Many apps send alerts.
We take action.

Live 24/7 Monitoring Centre

ULC 5-Diamond certified. When someone misses a check-in, our operators are already calling — not sending another notification.

Safety checks in 2026

Real-Time Protection

Over 3.7 million safety checks completed annually across 900+ Canadian organizations.

Since 1968

Over 55 years of security expertise. A proven safety partner for Canadian organizations.

FAQ

Common questions from security teams

Yes. The SOS wearable is worn under clothing and triggers with a simple button press — no screen, no sound, no visible action. The 24/7 monitoring centre receives the alert silently with the guard's GPS location and follows your escalation protocol, which can include immediately notifying contacts who involve police.

Mobile patrol guards carry the Safe Alone app on their phone, which tracks their GPS location in real-time as they move between sites. Check-in timers can be set per site or per shift. The monitoring dashboard shows dispatch exactly where each guard is, which sites have been visited, and flags any missed check-ins instantly.

The SOS wearable works independently of cell coverage — it provides fall detection and panic alerts even in underground garages, basements, and other areas with no cell signal. For check-ins in areas with intermittent coverage, the system queues check-ins and sends them as soon as signal is restored.

Yes. The monitoring dashboard is designed for multi-site operations. You can see every guard on shift across all your client sites, set different check-in schedules per site, and customize escalation procedures for each location. Contract security companies use this to manage hundreds of guards across their entire portfolio.

Security guards working alone — particularly overnight, on mobile patrol, or at remote sites — fall under provincial working alone regulations. Most provinces require employers to have a system for checking on lone workers at regular intervals and a procedure for responding to emergencies. CheckMate provides the timed check-ins, real-time tracking, and 24/7 emergency response that these regulations require.

Complete protection for those who protect everyone else