PSNI Recruitment - Stage 4.5 - The Wait

Mop a top · 17-10-2014 8:07pm

Calls are working every 5 weeks in line with the intakes

Batman91 · 23-10-2014 10:33am

Medical passed, can FINALLY say that I am at this stage.

marfrig2014 · 23-10-2014 5:50pm

How sure are we there will be an intake 8+?

DB89 · 23-10-2014 6:08pm

marfrig2014 wrote: »

How sure are we there will be an intake 8+?

Have to say I share your cynicism

marfrig2014 · 23-10-2014 6:14pm

I'm pretty sure there will be considering so many still doing expensive medicals and the like. But just wondering what other thought.

Cromlech · 23-10-2014 8:13pm

marfrig2014 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure there will be considering so many still doing expensive medicals and the like. But just wondering what other thought.

I'd say they would try to get as much as possible from this and the next campaign, with future campaigns looking unlikely with the way budget cuts are coming in. I know Stormont secured a loan from the treasury, but this will only result in future debt and probably more cuts.

1PCPLOD · 23-10-2014 10:12pm

Ok.... so much speculation.... freaking me out! OK so if ive a medical next week and pass it.... will I be offered a place at garnerville? Or is it not that simple??? I passed PCA in mid to end Sept.....answers on a postcard please

didierdrogba · 23-10-2014 10:16pm

1PCPLOD wrote: »

Ok.... so much speculation.... freaking me out! OK so if ive a medical next week and pass it.... will I be offered a place at garnerville? Or is it not that simple??? I passed PCA in mid to end Sept.....answers on a postcard please

It's definitely not that simple,there is only likely to be another couple or so intakes and there are a significant number of people still waiting

1PCPLOD · 23-10-2014 10:24pm

I dnt get why they would refer candidates bk to recruitment who are deemed qualified and capable for garnerville having passed all aspects of the tests Including costly medicals and begin the process all over again with new candidates. If after 14 months of biten finger nails I was to be knocked bk at this stage I think id crack up!

Mop a top · 23-10-2014 10:53pm

That's what she told me

Btw you have to have everything passed at least 4 weeks before the calls go out to be eligible for selection and that illusive call

CDizzle · 24-10-2014 8:30am

i've a feeling there'll be 9 or 10 intakes, just going by the numbers. There's 378 spaces and there's been 6 intakes, that haven't all been completely filled. Stay positive people, pass the PCA and medical, get the online learning done and you've done all you can.

DB89 · 24-10-2014 3:49pm

1PCPLOD wrote: »

I dnt get why they would refer candidates bk to recruitment who are deemed qualified and capable for garnerville having passed all aspects of the tests Including costly medicals and begin the process all over again with new candidates. If after 14 months of biten finger nails I was to be knocked bk at this stage I think id crack up!

I definitely get where you are coming from, it was only the other day I realised I'd had two birthdays since applying for the September 2013 campagin.

Homer01 · 24-10-2014 10:27pm

1PCPLOD wrote: »

I dnt get why they would refer candidates bk to recruitment who are deemed qualified and capable for garnerville having passed all aspects of the tests Including costly medicals and begin the process all over again with new candidates. If after 14 months of biten finger nails I was to be knocked bk at this stage I think id crack up!

They've done it before in previous campaigns. People sitting waiting for the call suddenly get a letter saying recruitment freeze, thanks but no thanks. All those folk had to reapply from the start.

I suppose that's why it's vital to apply on every campaign as a back up. Don't put all your eggs in one basket and all that

Brunoboy · 24-10-2014 11:37pm

I do think there are a few more intakes..I got offer in last calls and did think I needed to defer,thankfully I've a very understanding other half and in the end accepted..when I said about possibly having to defer they lady explained the process..I would assume if there were no more intakes she would of either told me or warned me about the danger of deferring at this time but there was none of that.
From that I'd say they is a very good chance of a few more intakes..surely if there wasn't she would of said there was no intake to defer to!
I know it's not easy,but count out your 5weeks+cross everything your in next intake!

Tim89 · 25-10-2014 12:44am

There will be more intakes....

Brunoboy · 25-10-2014 1:39am

My guess is two possibly three more

Psni26 · 25-10-2014 8:18am

Hiya I just about passed the IST would a low score have a massive impact upon qualifying? Assuming that you get a decent AC score.

didierdrogba · 25-10-2014 8:24am

Psni26 wrote: »

Hiya I just about passed the IST would a low score have a massive impact upon qualifying? Assuming that you get a decent AC score.

It could possibly be used as a tiebreaker if there's one space left and two people with same ac score. But then again with this process they may just toss a coin!

Brunoboy · 25-10-2014 8:49am

I passed by the pass mark..got 69 at AC+I'm in so don't worry!!

Psni26 · 25-10-2014 9:05am

That's ok, I wasn't sure I want to at least have a chance!

1PCPLOD · 29-10-2014 8:48pm

Add me to that list of waiting....

Delighted to have everything completed now. Any idea on the wait between getting the Thumbs up for medical and getting a call? How much notice do they give once called as well? Any ideas?

LadyVernal · 29-10-2014 8:54pm

1PCPLOD wrote: »

Add me to that list of waiting.... Delighted to have everything completed now. Any idea on the wait between getting the Thumbs up for medical and getting a call? How much notice do they give once called as well? Any ideas?

Its about 5 weeks for both waits

Mop a top · 29-10-2014 8:56pm

1PCPLOD wrote: »

Add me to that list of waiting.... Delighted to have everything completed now. Any idea on the wait between getting the Thumbs up for medical and getting a call? How much notice do they give once called as well? Any ideas?

Lol you don't want to know how long some of us have been waiting!! Basically you have to have passed everything at least 4 weeks before the next lot of calls. You're invited to an induction weekend a couple of weeks after and I think it's 5 weeks from the call to start date

Shaved Fish · 29-10-2014 9:03pm

Mop a top wrote: »

Lol you don't want to know how long some of us have been waiting!! Basically you have to have passed everything at least 4 weeks before the next lot of calls. You're invited to an induction weekend a couple of weeks after and I think it's 5 weeks from the call to start date

I had to provide additional evidence for my medical (is wasn't classed as a pass/fail on the day) and was told I had passed twelve weeks later. The following week I got the call, so the four weeks doesn't appear to be true?

Mop a top · 29-10-2014 9:06pm

Shaved Fish wrote: »

I had to provide additional evidence for my medical (is wasn't classed as a pass/fail on the day) and was told I had passed twelve weeks later. The following week I got the call, so the four weeks doesn't appear to be true?

Just going on what the lady from HR told me when I quizzed why my vetting passed in august but didn't get a September call with 71%AC and therefore my PCA expired and I'm having to repeat.

Shaved Fish · 29-10-2014 9:22pm

Mop a top wrote: »

Just going on what the lady from HR told me when I quizzed why my vetting passed in august but didn't get a September call with 71%AC and therefore my PCA expired and I'm having to repeat.

Sorry to hear that.

You probably have enough experience on this board now to replace Shield as moderator though.

Shaved Fish · 29-10-2014 9:24pm

Get a blank page every time I try to edit my above message. To clarify, I wasn't saying you were lying or anything! :P Just seems odd that you've been told one thing yet it may not actually be the case.

Dr_watson · 29-10-2014 9:37pm

Bear this in mind: You may have got a letter to say that you passed the medical within a few days of your appointment but you will also have provided a sample for the SMT which takes time and your vetting won't close until that result comes back.

Mop a top · 29-10-2014 10:37pm

Shaved Fish wrote: »

Get a blank page every time I try to edit my above message. To clarify, I wasn't saying you were lying or anything! :P Just seems odd that you've been told one thing yet it may not actually be the case.

It's alright. I wasn't assuming that at all. I've had my eyes opened during this recruitment process and I've seen how many variations there can be according to how long people wait etc. it's all taken with a pinch if salt. I'm not on here saying I'm right or someone else is, I'm just sharing my experiences lol

DesertCreat_15 · 31-10-2014 5:11pm

Just got a reminder email for AC. Should I go?

Just missed the call last time by a few places, so should be in this next batch, unless there's another spanner in the works ! :pac:

crinkley · 31-10-2014 5:16pm

DesertCreat_15 wrote: »

Just got a reminder email for AC. Should I go?

Just missed the call last time by a few places, so should be in this next batch, unless there's another spanner in the works ! :pac:

With all the uncertainty with budgets etc for NI and the DUP announcement today Id be throwing my hat into as many rings as possible. I don't think it will happen but I certainly wouldn't be surprised if all the current recruitment isn't filled considering the higher pay. What's the harm in going for it?

DesertCreat_15 · 31-10-2014 5:24pm

crinkley wrote: »

With all the uncertainty with budgets etc for NI and the DUP announcement today Id be throwing my hat into as many rings as possible. I don't think it will happen but I certainly wouldn't be surprised if all the current recruitment isn't filled considering the higher pay. What's the harm in going for it?

Good auld spin for me though thats the only thing

I'll get a few more opinions first sure.

Mop a top · 31-10-2014 5:53pm

I went too. Was a pain in the ass getting down there for that time in the morning and getting the kids sorted the night before etc but I'd definitely go.

Brunoboy · 31-10-2014 5:57pm

If it was me I'd def go..better being safe,just incase..I'd say giving position your in you will get call in next few weeks but I'd always air on side of caution and go to it

nr14 · 31-10-2014 9:03pm

Good Evening! I don't post very often so hi all

I'm sitting on AC 64 and just wondering if anyone knows what the last batch of calls were on roughly? Many thanks

didierdrogba · 31-10-2014 9:19pm

Think the majority were 66,no 65s that I'm aware of unless anyone else knows better?

DesertCreat_15 · 31-10-2014 9:21pm

didierdrogba wrote: »

Think the majority were 66,no 65s that I'm aware of unless anyone else knows better?

Yehp were a few 65's indeed ! Young Oztop there got the call and im assuming a good few more did too!

didierdrogba · 31-10-2014 9:27pm

Ah I must've missed that,good news.. Majority 65s and a few 64s next intake then all being well

nr14 · 31-10-2014 9:32pm

Fingers crossed then!

DesertCreat_15 · 31-10-2014 9:36pm

Next intakes are only going to be in batches of 24 though !

marfrig2014 · 31-10-2014 9:42pm

24 better than 0!

DesertCreat_15 · 31-10-2014 9:45pm

marfrig2014 wrote: »

24 better than 0!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei9BijlUv3E

Sthm · 31-10-2014 10:26pm

24? According to who?

DesertCreat_15 · 31-10-2014 10:28pm

Sthm wrote: »

24? According to who?

Guys in intake 6 were told !

Sthm · 31-10-2014 10:33pm

CC made the DOJ aware that campaign two's squads would potentially be halfed in size, but this wasn't mentioned for campaign one.

I distinctly remember a post from someone in the second squad saying they had been informed at induction that only 200 were being taken on from campaign one. This obviously ended up not true. Then another post from another user following their induction saying squads were only up to November - again, not true as we know.

Given the track record of misinformation, I'm taking that with a pinch of salt, regardless if it was directly from staff.

Cromlech · 01-11-2014 12:25am

Sthm wrote: »

CC made the DOJ aware that campaign two's squads would potentially be halfed in size, but this wasn't mentioned for campaign one.

I distinctly remember a post from someone in the second squad saying they had been informed at induction that only 200 were being taken on from campaign one. This obviously ended up not true. Then another post from another user following their induction saying squads were only up to November - again, not true as we know.

Given the track record of misinformation, I'm taking that with a pinch of salt, regardless if it was directly from staff.

I would agree.

Also why hold another round of recruitment if they weren't going to utilise the current one? It would seem to be an awful waste of resources/funding. Given the current state of affairs regarding budgets, it would be ludicrous to phase the remainder of applicants through the latter stages, at a cost to the PSNI just to tell us to clear off in a matter of months.

LadyVernal · 01-11-2014 11:23am

Im from intake 6 and no mention of this campaign's intakes going down to 24. He said recruitment would be slower and with fewer spaces bit I assumed that was for campaign 2. You will all soon find out after intake 7's induction weekend. Good luck to all waiting :-)

didierdrogba · 01-11-2014 1:21pm

I would also have to agree with what the others have said (though possibly as much out of optimism as anything else.) If there were only potentially to be another 48 recruits in total from campaign one it makes no sense that they are still putting guys who would be well outside that number through pcas and medicals

But I guess we won't have to wait long to find out either way...

Dr_watson · 03-11-2014 12:33pm

So far 6 intakes from 09/13 campaign with 228 recruits. Don't know squad size for intake 7 but maybe one of the lucky people that got call in the last batch can help? Using an average figure for intake 7 to be 38 then that leaves 112 spaces spread between next 3 campaigns before March. (IGNORING ALL THE CHAT ABOUT REDUCED/LIMITED INTAKES). This is my best case scenario so fingers crossed. Anyone agree?

didierdrogba · 03-11-2014 12:56pm

Dr_watson wrote: »

So far 6 intakes from 09/13 campaign with 228 recruits. Don't know squad size for intake 7 but maybe one of the lucky people that got call in the last batch can help? Using an average figure for intake 7 to be 38 then that leaves 112 spaces spread between next 3 campaigns before March. (IGNORING ALL THE CHAT ABOUT REDUCED/LIMITED INTAKES). This is my best case scenario so fingers crossed. Anyone agree?

Makes sense provided they do take the full quota of 378

PSNI Recruitment - Stage 4.5 - The Wait

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