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Handling Open Shifts

Updated September 24, 2026

Objective

Attlock schedule workspace showing upcoming shifts and operational assignments.
Scheduling: review and manage the assigned work before starting the shift.

Fill vacant shifts by allowing eligible guards to "bid" on or claim them via the mobile app.

Step-by-Step Guide

Create an Open Shift

Create a shift as usual (see Article: Creating a New Schedule), but leave the "Guard" field blank.

Toggle the option for Open / Bid Board.

Set Eligibility (Optional)

You can restrict visibility to specific groups, such as "Guards who have worked this site before."

Publish

Publish the schedule. Eligible guards will see these slots under "Available Shifts" in their app.

Approve Claim

When a guard clicks "Claim," you will receive a notification.

Click Approve to finalize the assignment or Deny to keep it open for others.

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