Roles Definition

🔐 Roles Definition

This page describes the different user roles available in StateForce and their responsibilities. Roles are designed to support a hierarchical structure commonly used in emergency operations centers, ensuring secure and efficient access to system functionality.

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👥 Available Roles

1. Administrator

• Full System Access: Can access all features and settings across the platform.
• User Management: Add, remove, and update users, roles, and permissions.
• System Configuration: Manage global system settings, agency profiles, and integrations.
• Audit Logs: View activity logs and system metrics for compliance and maintenance.
• Reports: Generate detailed system-wide reports and statistics.
• Resource Management: Can oversee resource allocation and approve operator assignments.

2. Operator

• Incident Management: Create, update, and close emergency incidents.
• Resource Allocation: Assign resources such as ambulances, fire brigades, and rescue units.
• Real-time Operations: Track live resource locations and statuses on dashboards.
• Personnel Management: Manage on-duty personnel schedules and availability.
• Role Limitations: Cannot modify system configurations, manage users, or access sensitive audit logs.

3. Supervisor

• Operational Oversight: Monitor operator activity and ensure effective resource distribution.
• Incident Monitoring: Track live updates and statuses of emergency incidents.
• Reports & Statistics: Generate operational and historical reports for analysis.
• Resource Approval: Approve or reject resource reassignment requests made by operators.
• Role Limitations: Cannot modify user roles, system settings, or directly assign resources.

4. Guest

• Read-Only Access: View selected public dashboards and shared reports.
• External Collaboration: Intended for auditors, temporary users, or partner institutions.
• Role Limitations: Cannot interact with or modify operational data or configurations.

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📊 Role Matrix Overview

Action/Permission	Administrator	Operator	Supervisor	Guest
Manage users and roles	✓
Configure system settings	✓
View incident reports	✓	✓	✓	✓
Create or update incidents	✓	✓
Assign emergency resources	✓	✓
Monitor real-time operations	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access live geospatial data	✓	✓	✓	✓
Generate statistics/reports	✓		✓
Approve resource assignments	✓		✓
View activity logs	✓		✓
Access read-only dashboards	✓	✓	✓	✓

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📌 Additional Notes

• Customizable Roles: Future versions of StateForce may allow agencies to create custom roles based on their operational needs.
• Principle of Least Privilege: Permissions are restricted to ensure users only access what is necessary for their role.
• Role Assignment: Always validate the clearance level and operational scope of the user before assigning roles.
• Feedback: For recommendations or modifications to role definitions, contact a system administrator or the project lead.

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This detailed breakdown ensures clarity and structure in role-based access control, empowering agencies to operate efficiently and securely.