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Managing Shift Swaps

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.

Allow guards to trade shifts among themselves without administrative headaches, subject to your final approval.

Step-by-Step Guide

Enable Swaps

Ensure "Allow Shift Swaps" is enabled in your General Settings.

Guard Process

Guard A requests a swap for a specific date in the app.

Guard B accepts the swap request on their device.

Admin Review

Navigate to Scheduling > Shift Swaps.

Review the details. Tip: Check if the swap triggers overtime for Guard B or changes the cost basis.

Action

Click Approve. The schedule updates automatically for both guards.

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