Covered in FAQ.

username_x

I'm almost sure this was covered in the FAQ but I wasn't positive I was reading it right. If I wanted to use a criminology and forensic psychology degree as a behavioural analyst within the Garda would I need to be a uniformed Garda first? Or did I read that wrong?

Section_4

username_x wrote: »

I'm almost sure this was covered in the FAQ but I wasn't positive I was reading it right. If I wanted to use a criminology and forensic psychology degree as a behavioural analyst within the Garda would I need to be a uniformed Garda first? Or did I read that wrong?

All Gardaí career path begin as recruits in Templemore and are cemented by several (5 through to 10) years service in uniform on a regular unit before they see any lateral or vertical movement or 'promotion'.

I would suggest seriously analysing your motivations towards joining AGS if your intention is to become a behavioural analyst as the chances of that materialising in the short to medium term (first 10 to 12 years of service) are very slim.

Canyon86

username_x wrote: »

I'm almost sure this was covered in the FAQ but I wasn't positive I was reading it right. If I wanted to use a criminology and forensic psychology degree as a behavioural analyst within the Garda would I need to be a uniformed Garda first? Or did I read that wrong?

Username x,

The way AGS are at the moment I d recommend looking elsewhere,

You d be snapped up in the Uk/USA,

WilcoOut

Youll be a long time on the beat OP, a long time

tombliboo83

You could also enter as an Administrative Officer through the Civil Service
as they work as analysts also.

unattendedbag

username_x wrote: »

I'm almost sure this was covered in the FAQ but I wasn't positive I was reading it right. If I wanted to use a criminology and forensic psychology degree as a behavioural analyst within the Garda would I need to be a uniformed Garda first? Or did I read that wrong?

There are no Garda behaviour analysts. Any used would be hired externally on a temporary basis.