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Duty roster

Duty scheduling

Build duty rosters in minutes instead of hours – cross-device and error-free. Best of all: every roster turns into wages and customer invoices automatically – with all premiums and tariffs.

The advantages of scheduling with Darkbird

  • Drag-and-drop planning

    Assign shifts, sites and staff in one clear interface – fast and intuitive.

  • Qualifications & availability

    Darkbird factors in skills, certificates and absences so every post is correctly staffed.

  • Conflicts flagged instantly

    Double bookings, rest periods and overlaps are checked automatically – before they become a problem.

  • Cross-device & in real time

    Plan on PC, laptop or tablet; changes are instantly visible to operations and staff alike.

  • Linked straight to payroll & proof

    Planned and recorded times flow automatically into gross wages and customer invoices – no re-entry.

  • Profitability in view

    Straight from the roster, line up revenue and staffing costs at any time – so you keep every contract's profitability in view.

As an operations manager I still built rosters in Excel – every change was a risk. With Darkbird you plan in minutes, and wages and invoices fall out automatically.
— Tobias Mundt – Managing Director

What is duty scheduling in the security industry?

Duty scheduling is the operational heart of every security firm: shifts, sites and staff are dispatched from one place. With Darkbird you plan across devices – on laptop, PC or tablet – and changes are instantly visible to everyone. Qualifications and availability are taken into account, conflicts are flagged. Because the planned times flow straight into time tracking, payroll and customer billing, there is no double entry – removing the most common source of error between planning and bookkeeping.

Frequently asked questions about duty scheduling

How does scheduling work in Darkbird?

You plan shifts by drag-and-drop and assign staff, sites and times. Qualifications and availability are taken into account automatically, conflicts are flagged.

Can my staff see their roster?

Yes. Every employee sees their current roster in the app; changes are visible immediately.

Is planning connected to billing?

Yes, directly. Planned and recorded times flow automatically into payroll and customer billing – no double entry.

Can I plan on different devices?

Yes, Darkbird runs on any internet-capable device – PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

Is there a limit on staff or sites?

No, usage is unlimited – as a flat rate of €199 per month (plus 19% VAT).

How can I try the scheduling?

Pick a role in the demo and start planning right in your browser – no sign-up.

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