Garda reserve

Willie Stroker 1976

Anyone been interviewed yet for Kildare?

Jonnymurphy

Was on the phone to them the other day.. The lady said they are in the mid 100s in dublin. And the is a big demand for reserves in dublin

Boaty

Can you stick up the phone number for who you rang please.

delly

I called the general number from the Public Jobs website and got through to the Reserve department. The lowdown is that they have a mandate to fill 300 spaces, but only from the Dublin and Cork region, no other counties are being considered at the moment. Once they are placed, they will then get an updated mandate depending on what Garda HQ wants. It essentially means that if you are in a county that has no Reserve requirements, you may never get the call.

Boaty

delly wrote: »

I called the general number from the Public Jobs website and got through to the Reserve department. The lowdown is that they have a mandate to fill 300 spaces, but only from the Dublin and Cork region, no other counties are being considered at the moment. Once they are placed, they will then get an updated mandate depending on what Garda HQ wants. It essentially means that if you are in a county that has no Reserve requirements, you may never get the call.

Luckily that's not the case, I'm outside Dublin and Cork and I got called for interview next Saturday.

delly

Boaty wrote: »

Luckily that's not the case, I'm outside Dublin and Cork and I got called for interview next Saturday.

Don't ask me how, but I also got the same today. Strange to have it change from what I heard during the week, but they just act on what Garda HQ instruct, so maybe something has changed in the last few days.

Boaty

I'm assuming you have to go into Dublin aswell?

delly

Boaty wrote: »

I'm assuming you have to go into Dublin aswell?

Yeah, although may have to try and move the date. It all seems very sudden, so plans made elsewhere for the day.

redmgar

Hi, would you know where you are posted before the training?
And what way is the training scheduled?

Willie Stroker 1976

redmgar wrote: »

Hi, would you know where you are posted before the training?
And what way is the training scheduled?

Training lasts 4 weeks.Week 1 & 4 are 2 days each week,, week 2 & 3 are 2 full weeks.All are in Templemore.

redmgar

Thanks Willie, any idea if they tell you the barracks before you start training?

delly

Just an update to say I had the scenario and interview today. I think it went pretty well and I was impressed with the efficiency of the PAS in terms of conducting each step.

Cedric87

Anyone got any idea how many interviews they have left ? Once they are over we might see the ball start to roll.

Willie Stroker 1976

Cedric87 wrote: »

Anyone got any idea how many interviews they have left ? Once they are over we might see the ball start to roll.

I'm in Kildare, number was in the 50's, still haven't heard about an interview yet. Don't think they are doing Kildare yet

Jamie83

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

I'm in Kildare, number was in the 50's, still haven't heard about an interview yet. Don't think they are doing Kildare yet

I'm in Dublin had interview and assessment my br forms are now awaiting clearance I've had correspondence back already from them looking for any missing info to be sent in

Jamie199323

Hey has anybody that did the interview for cork got any interview results yet ?

delly

Jamie83 wrote: »

I'm in Dublin had interview and assessment my br forms are now awaiting clearance I've had correspondence back already from them looking for any missing info to be sent in

Can I ask what type of info they came back for? I have grandparents born before the rising thst I couldn't get birth dates for, or rather couldn't get them in the 9 days between notification and interview.

Jamie83

delly wrote: »

Can I ask what type of info they came back for? I have grandparents born before the rising thst I couldn't get birth dates for, or rather couldn't get them in the 9 days between notification and interview.

That's exactly the info they want I was the same with grandparents born pre 1900 and had trouble getting dates got them in the end but they will require this info

delly

Jamie83 wrote: »

That's exactly the info they want I was the same with grandparents born pre 1900 and had trouble getting dates got them in the end but they will require this info

Thanks for clarifying. I'll get back onto the extended family so as not to stop the hunt!

Tazium

Is there a 'normal' timeframe for progressing with stage 3 medical and security clearance?

jb969665

Im in Dublin and had interview on 17th June.Got email yesterday to say I passed interview..Garda HQ will be in contact with me for references/backround checks

jb969665

m in Dublin and had interview on 17th June.Got email yesterday to say I passed interview..Garda HQ will be in contact with me for references/backround checks and medical.

issagenius88

Just got an email from Garda HR requesting information that am unable to get.

Grandfather and Grandmother date of birth - my mum herself doesn't know her own date of birth lol

Father date of birth and address -- I have never met my father and he passed on years ago and had no contact with his family.

Uncle and aunt postal address - back home in Kenya we don't use postal address as it's not the norm

Is that the end of me ??? I have wrote back to them explaining the same

Cedric87

I sent my BR forms off back in April still no word on medicals, I reckon it'll be when they have a checked the first 50-100 candidates backgrounds that they'll bring a large group forward for medical.

Trackerjacker

Lads any word on medicals or training?

donman

There won't be anyword about Medicals or Training until they have interviews completed.So,from your BR Form being submitted to HR,you'll eventually get a call from your local station,to meet with the Sergeant.He or she,will refer that onto the local Superintendant,whereby you'll have to meet him or her.That then gets passed back,for the rest of Vetting to be completed.Until all that takes place,and vetting is complete,you won't hear anything about a medical date.Keep checking with HR,on how your application is progressing.

Trackerjacker

donman wrote: »

There won't be anyword about Medicals or Training until they have interviews completed.So,from your BR Form being submitted to HR,you'll eventually get a call from your local station,to meet with the Sergeant.He or she,will refer that onto the local Superintendant,whereby you'll have to meet him or her.That then gets passed back,for the rest of Vetting to be completed.Until all that takes place,and vetting is complete,you won't hear anything about a medical date.Keep checking with HR,on how your application is progressing.

Interviews are done last I heard !!!

donman

You may be right Trackerjacker,but Sergeant and Superintendant Interviews are still part of your vetting.Their report back to HR,has to get the stamp of approval.It unfortunately is just a waiting game.

Trackerjacker

donman wrote: »

You may be right Trackerjacker,but Sergeant and Superintendant Interviews are still part of your vetting.Their report back to HR,has to get the stamp of approval.It unfortunately is just a waiting game.

Can't believe the summer is nearly gone and a class still hasn't been organized. Sure waiting years now ,been waiting long enough.

PurplePrincess

Apologies for what is probably a stupid question but can you still fail the competition after the local sergeant and superintendent interview you?

Boscorelli

PurplePrincess wrote: »

Apologies for what is probably a stupid question but can you still fail the competition after the local sergeant and superintendent interview you?

Yes, you can still be deemed unsuitable.

Willie Stroker 1976

Anyone from Kildare been interviewed?

2016claire

Hi all,

Got invited to stage 2, anyone can give me advice on what to do, please and thanks , im trying to fill out the interview form bit hard but ok any advice is much appreciated.

Panjandrums

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Trackerjacker

Panjandrums wrote: »

I was single digits in an Eastern county but I had to drop out because the process wasn't going to be done quick enough to fit my circumstances.
It was over 4 weeks from getting the stage 1 results to interview notification.

I'm 3 and a half years waiting ,the process is crazy slow.

delly

2016claire wrote: »

Hi all,

Got invited to stage 2, anyone can give me advice on what to do, please and thanks , im trying to fill out the interview form bit hard but ok any advice is much appreciated.

The interview form is more about showing who you are as a person, what your interests are etc. They may use this info during the interview, so just be as honest as you can.

Popbouncer

Hi everyone.

I got a message on Public jobs about 2 months ago in relation to having passed stage 1 of the reserves and placing 7th. What exactly does placing signify???

And how long can I expect to wait for stage 2 ??

Thanks

donman

Popbouncer wrote: »

Hi everyone.

I got a message on Public jobs about 2 months ago in relation to having passed stage 1 of the reserves and placing 7th. What exactly does placing signify???

And how long can I expect to wait for stage 2 ??

Thanks

Hi Popbouncer,I'm only assuming 7th may refer to your placing for your County.Someone else may be able to clarify that.2 months is a long time with no info.You'd be best to contact Publicjobs for an update on your application and what is happening.What I've learned like a few on here,who are waiting years to get in,is keep checking with the powers that be.Keep us posted on how you get on,as it helps everyone on here depending at what stage they are at,when they have info to work off.We're all in the same boat,be it at different levels of the process,trying to reach the same goal.Good luck in the process.

2016claire

Popbouncer wrote: »

Hi everyone.

I got a message on Public jobs about 2 months ago in relation to having passed stage 1 of the reserves and placing 7th. What exactly does placing signify???

And how long can I expect to wait for stage 2 ??

Thanks

i just got invited to stage 2 so you probably will as well soon depends on the location

Jamie199323

Hey gang would any of ye be interested in a what's app group?

Jamie83

Jamie199323 wrote: »

Hey gang would any of ye be interested in a what's app group?

Sounds like a great idea let me know how I can join?

Jamie83

Jamie199323 wrote: »

Hey gang would any of ye be interested in a what's app group?

Sounds like a great idea let me know how I can join?

Jamie199323

Jamie83 wrote: »

Sounds like a great idea let me know how I can join?

It's not created yet but ya I think it would be a good idea..not sure how we would set it up in terms of keeping numbers confidential

issagenius88

Jamie199323 wrote: »

It's not created yet but ya I think it would be a good idea..not sure how we would set it up in terms of keeping numbers confidential

Maybe creat one on kik ??

Jamie199323

issagenius88 wrote: »

Maybe creat one on kik ??

To be honest I think what's app would be better as most people would use this more so then Kik ..if u want to send your number in private mail I can add you too the group. .

2016claire

BR form very hard any advise ?

donman

Hi Claire2016,BR Form is alot of work,but make sure you leave nothing out.I know everyone wants to get it done and in as fast as possible,but if you miss out on a date,address or anything,it can really delay your application,and the chances of you being contacted about something missing is slim.So you'll end up waiting and waiting and waiting.Also,if you've ever been to court and ended up with a conviction,put it down.From personal experience,I had a conviction(I know......TUT,TUT and all that,lol.It was Minor),but it was over 20 years ago,but still remains on my record.Don't chance it,as Vetting will find it,and it could end up the end of the road for your application.So really,make sure you have every ''i'' dotted & ''t'' crossed,and re-read it a few times over,before forwarding it on.

donman

Sorry...........2016claire.Back to front.

2016claire

donman wrote: »

Hi Claire2016,BR Form is alot of work,but make sure you leave nothing out.I know everyone wants to get it done and in as fast as possible,but if you miss out on a date,address or anything,it can really delay your application,and the chances of you being contacted about something missing is slim.So you'll end up waiting and waiting and waiting.Also,if you've ever been to court and ended up with a conviction,put it down.From personal experience,I had a conviction(I know......TUT,TUT and all that,lol.It was Minor),but it was over 20 years ago,but still remains on my record.Don't chance it,as Vetting will find it,and it could end up the end of the road for your application.So really,make sure you have every ''i'' dotted & ''t'' crossed,and re-read it a few times over,before forwarding it on.

Thank you :-)

delly

Regarding the BR form, I have had mine sent back with a few missing DOB and full addresses. In these cases, persons have been dead for 50 years and no one is around to verify the missing DOB which could be early 1900s. Addresses as well are in townlands which in some case are derelict, so no Eircode assigned.

What happens if you have exhausted all avenues for certain info, but just can't get it?