diff --git a/lib/Lacuna/AI.pm b/lib/Lacuna/AI.pm
index 02805438..1accc8c1 100644
--- a/lib/Lacuna/AI.pm
+++ b/lib/Lacuna/AI.pm
@@ -508,7 +508,9 @@ sub set_defenders {
     $on_sweep = 10 if ($enemies == 0);
     while (my $spy = $local_spies->next) {
         if ($spy->is_available) {
-            if ($spy->task eq 'Security Sweep' or $on_sweep < 10) {
+            if ( $spy->date_created < DateTime->now->subtract(hours => 8) and
+                ($spy->task eq 'Security Sweep' or $on_sweep < 10)) {
+
                 say "    Spy ID: ".$spy->id." sweeping";
                 my $spy_result = $spy->assign('Security Sweep');
                 $spy->update;
diff --git a/var/www/public/changes.txt b/var/www/public/changes.txt
index 96bcc01d..03cc49c9 100644
--- a/var/www/public/changes.txt
+++ b/var/www/public/changes.txt
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
  - Fix: Remove item from SST trade now shows proper hold size requirement.
  - UI : Add propaganda boost to the happy popup (spy icon).
  - UI : Promotional events show up during the event.
+ - Mod: AI spies get easy jobs their first shift.
 
 3.0916:
  - Mod: Jackpot enhanced.