Shrinkage Calculator for Security
If you need 10 guards on post, how many should be on your roster?
Shrinkage
30.0%
Net Capacity
70.0%
Headcount
72
You need 72 guards to keep 50 available, with 22 extra to cover shrinkage.
Your shrinkage is within the typical industry range of 25โ35%.
Shrinkage categories
Adjust each category as a percentage of total paid time
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Shrinkage breakdown
Live view of which categories contribute most to total shrinkage
Set a category above 0% to view the breakdown chart.
Capacity split
Available time vs shrinkage
Headcount mix
Coverage target vs added guards for shrinkage
Headcount chart is unavailable when shrinkage is 100% or higher.
Frequently asked questions
Why is shrinkage planning critical in security?
Security posts must be continuously manned. Any gap in coverage creates a direct security risk.
What's typical shrinkage for security operations?
Usually 25โ35%. 24/7 operations with shift rotations tend toward the higher end.
How do I handle 24/7 coverage in shrinkage planning?
Calculate net coverage needed per shift, then apply shrinkage to each shift independently to determine total roster size.
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Security Shrinkage Report
Staffing Shrinkage Calculator
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Required Coverage
50
Total Shrinkage
30.0%
Net Capacity
70.0%
Required Headcount
72
Extra Needed
22
Capacity & Headcount Overview
Visual split of availability vs overhead
Capacity Split
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Headcount Mix
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Category Breakdown
Relative contribution of each shrinkage category
No active categories. Set a category above 0% to populate chart data.