ABSTRACT

             The purpose of this research project was to determine the shift preference of the staff of the Gwinnett County Detention Center.  The paper examines the perceptions and opinions of the officers in order to assist policymakers and Division Commanders in a decision to change schedules or not.  The research method used to facilitate this examination was a self-administered questionnaire, which was furnished to all sworn personnel assigned to the Detention Center.  The survey took tenure into consideration.  The results were then tabulated and detailed in the report.

           The results of the survey revealed that the staff was split as to the preference of shifts.  The split was primarily based on tenure though a few more senior staff did select shifts other than what they are currently assigned.