Understanding roles

User roles in SISTEM define what each team member can see and do within the platform. Role-based access control (RBAC) ensures that access is aligned with responsibilities, keeping operations secure, organized, and efficient.

Instead of giving everyone full access, SISTEM allows organization admins to assign roles based on operational needs.

Why user roles matter

Without role-based access:

  • Sensitive data may be exposed
  • Unauthorized changes can disrupt operations
  • Accountability becomes unclear
  • Operators may access areas outside their responsibility

Defined roles help:

  • Protect financial and operational data
  • Maintain clear responsibility boundaries
  • Reduce operational errors
  • Improve auditability and compliance

How roles work in SISTEM

Roles are assigned to users at the organization or parking level.

Permissions determine:

  • What modules a user can access
  • What actions they can perform
  • Which parking locations they can manage

Admins can update roles anytime as responsibilities change.

Available user roles

Admin

Admins have full control over the organization and all parking locations.

They can:

  • Access all modules and data
  • Create and manage parking locations
  • Control organization settings, billing, and subscriptions
  • Add team members and assign roles
  • Configure pricing, passes, and facilities

This role is typically assigned to business owners or system administrators.

Manager

Managers oversee operations for assigned parking locations.

They can:

  • Configure pricing, capacity, and services
  • Manage operating hours and rules
  • Monitor daily operations and performance
  • Supervise operators

Managers do not control organization-level billing or global settings.

Operator

Operators handle on-ground parking activities.

They can:

  • Perform vehicle entry and exit
  • Create and manage parking sessions
  • Issue tickets and collect payments
  • Assign facilities and validate passes

Operators can only access their assigned parking locations.

Accountant

Accountants manage financial records and reporting.

They can:

  • Access billing and invoices
  • View revenue and tax reports
  • Manage financial documentation

They cannot perform operational tasks like vehicle entry.

Viewer

Viewers have read-only access.

They can:

  • View dashboards and reports
  • Monitor performance metrics

They cannot:

  • Perform operations
  • Edit configurations
  • Access sensitive settings

This role is ideal for stakeholders who need visibility without control.

Role assignment and access scope

User roles can be assigned based on:

  • Organization-wide access
  • Specific parking locations
  • Operational responsibilities

This ensures users see only what is relevant to their role.

Requesting elevated access

If a user needs additional permissions:

  • Contact the organization admin
  • Provide justification for access change
  • Admin updates role and permissions

Access changes take effect immediately.

Security and audit benefits

Role-based access control helps SISTEM:

  • Track user actions through audit logs
  • Prevent unauthorized configuration changes
  • Protect financial and operational data
  • Maintain compliance with internal policies

Every action is traceable to a specific user role.

Operational best practices

  • Assign roles based on actual responsibilities
  • Avoid granting admin access unnecessarily
  • Review user roles periodically
  • Remove access for inactive team members

Clear role management improves security and operational clarity.

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