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Personal Security information for those applying to join the PSNI
It would be irresponsible of this forum not to make lots of efforts to draw your attention to the recent security threat to Student Officers. Now more than ever you need to be discreet, and make sure you only tell people who need to know what it is you are doing. We advise that you do not disclose any of the following…
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Are YOU applying to join the PSNI?
Hi everyone. I'd like to just remind everyone that the PSNI actively monitor this forum. As such, you should do your best to try and avoid giving out any information about you that may lead to identifying you. You might think that something as simple as posting your A/C score is safe enough. It is, if that's all you're…
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*********PSNI Recruitment Help*********
Welcome to the all-new PSNI Recruitment thread. This thread replaces the old PSNI Recruitment thread which became too big and unmanageable. By breaking down the application process into seperate threads, we hope that you will find information easier to access with less repetition. Below you will find links to all stages of…
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Do not discuss scenarios, videos or role plays
The following is written in the charter for all to see: # You may not describe, in any way, details of any role plays, video clips, examinations, questionnaires, spoken word or physical task that may be used in the recruitment process of any employer. Helping someone prepare for an interview is fine, but telling someone…
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No txtspk allowed.
Hi everyone. This is in the charter, but I'm giving it a thread of its own due to the number of incidents I have seen recently. TEXT TALK IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES FORA. Please don't be lazy. Use the correct spelling of words.
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Forum Charter
Read this Charter before posting. # This forum is for the discussion of Recruitment for Emergency Services and is open to all posters, whether they are serving / former members of an emergency service, prospective members or just have an interest. That said, if a member makes false claims as to their membership of a…
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PSNI January 2026 student officer recruitment campaign
PSNI recruiting 14th January 2026.
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PSNI January 2025 student officer recruitment campaign
PSNI recruiting in January
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Anybody been to a PCA familiarisation day?
What exactly does it entail?
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2021 Applicants - Merit List
A thread to keep each other up to date about where we all are in the process
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My 2 year review
Firstly I will give you some background information, I have just been signed out of my probation and have spend the past 2 years as a con in LPT The start I entered Garnerville absolutely clueless because within the first day I realised everything that I thought i knew about the police was wrong and misinformed, once you…
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PCA PSNI RECRUITMENT 2025
how’s everyone found it? Is there still a period to resit within 12 weeks if you’re unsuccessful the first time?
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PSNI Recruitment - Stage 4 - The Medical
Post your experiences, questions or concerns for the Medical Examination in this thread.
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Thoughts on the PCA
I found it awfully hard in particular the wall. The ledge is so thin I can’t get a foot on it. So not sure how to get better at that.
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Life in the PSNI - more recent insight
Hi guys, as the title says, just wondering what current serving officers recent experiences and feelings are towards the job as it currently stands (life inside and outside the job) There has been a post like this already posted, but was 8 years ago. So was just wondering if there was anymore fresh insight, with the change…
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PSNI Recruitment - Stage 3 - Vetting
At the moment, it looks like they are vetting candidates before they are sending them for the standard Medical Examination. This may change or vary. Even so, post your Vetting questions, answers and comments here.
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Medical conditions ?
What health conditions prevent one from applying for the psni.? Such as asthma or an individual has had a history of mental health but has recovered and doesn't require medication
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PCA/Fitness test
Starting a thread for the physical competency assessment as people quite often bring it up on the other threads and it sometimes leads to a load of posts. Not sure when they will start calling people for this stage, but it seems like the PCA isn't too tough to be honest.
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2024 Recruitment Drive
Hi all N Irish and currently in a GB force, thinking id like to go back to NI for various personal reasons. I've been reading about the recruitment process and obviously the fact that there are a substantial number of people still waiting to join from previous campaigns. What are people's thoughts on there being a 2024…
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January 2020 Recruitment.
The PSNI announced on social media that they intend to recruit again in January 2020. This thread is for everyone planning on applying.
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PSNI: Other Options
Given the delays with the PSNI, has anyone given thought to joining the NCA, Airport Police or Harbour Police? It would be interesting to learn how they differ to the PSNI
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A little help with location of tattoos..
Hey guys, I’m wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction. I have read the PSNI policy on tattoos however I’m a bit confused. Do they now in current times think it would be acceptable to have one for instance on your inner forearm providing it was covered up? The confusion comes in whenever I hear people…
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Starting in Garnerville soon? Read this:
So you've just got a call (or a letter) from PSNI Recruitment offering you a place in the Student Officer Training Program. Well done, and welcome to the club. At the request of many people, here are some hints and tips that could very well help you survive your 4-week residential stay in Hotel Garnerville from Day 1. Your…
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PSNI Recruitment - The Waiting Room
So you've done everything and now you're just waiting. Pull up a seat and hope they don't leave you waiting too long! You'll be in good company.
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Over the water
This is slightly OT but it may be useful for some. With the ongoing PSNI recruitment issues, some candidates may wish to consider applying for a force in GB as an alternative. The issues facing the PSNI with recruitment are not replicated over the water. Almost all the 43 forces are recruiting on an ongoing basis, and…
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Administrative Support Officer Recruitment 2021
Hi! Anyone else going through the recruitment process for ASO this year?
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Hi everyone
I am away from Boards for the next 4 weeks due to the season that is upon us. I would encourage you all to reflect on this as you await the call. You have to want it bad enough to put your life on hold as the job requires. I look forward to keeping the peace with some of you this time next year. -Shield
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Army reserves while in PSNI question
Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge around what's the PSNIs stance on officers joining the army reserve and if there is any allowance made for time commitments to the reserves? Currently awaiting my merit list position and I thought that applying to the army reserves may offer some skills that would help my career…
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GB Transferees
Hello, I am currently serving in a mainland GB force. I'm interested in talking to others in that position who are also applying for the PSNI or who have already made the move.
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Recruitment 2021 (Closed)
Hi all, Tweet from Simon Byrne today, New student officer recruitment campaign will start again next month.