Gardaí tattoo policy

tara321

Been accepted to section 2 of the Gardaí but what's the policy on tattoos have sleeve tattoo on right arm stops before my wrist so not visible in uniform etc or not offensive I've heard once its covered and not seen while on duty or in the college your fine is that correct.

Youngblood.III

A friend is a garda with a sleeve to the wrist, cannot see it in uniform....they have no issues.

Pat Mustard

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Turbo T

tara321 wrote: »

Been accepted to section 2 of the Gardaí but what's the policy on tattoos have sleeve tattoo on right arm stops before my wrist so not visible in uniform etc or not offensive I've heard once its covered and not seen while on duty or in the college your fine is that correct.

Long sleeve shirt for you that's all. Plenty of the lads in the college had tattoos. Some girls too. You just need to keep them covered with a long sleeve shirt and you're a1

Lady Kitkat103

If say we got to interview stage would it be wise to tell them about tattoos? I've one on my ankle obviously it wouldn't make a difference with pants but would it frowned upon in the college in the case of shorts for PE??

Dublingirl88

Lady Kitkat103 wrote: »

If say we got to interview stage would it be wise to tell them about tattoos? I've one on my ankle obviously it wouldn't make a difference with pants but would it frowned upon in the college in the case of shorts for PE??

At my physical in June plenty of lads had visible tattoos on their calves and on arms. Luckily mine are well hidden with shorts and a t-shirt, but I am pretty sure I seen on here they expect you to wear long sleeves to cover them up, and possibly the same with trousers.

Either way at interview stage your tattoos will be the last thing on your mind and the interviewers unless you have some on your face neck or hands!

Lady Kitkat103

I've got a full sleeve on one arm, upper part of the other arm (visible with short sleeve) and a calf fully covered with colours. Obviously not visible when wearing formal clothes/suit. During the medical the doctor just asked me whether I've got any of these in visible spots, that's it. Nobody mentioned anything during the physical or the interview.

Lady Kitkat103 wrote: »

If say we got to interview stage would it be wise to tell them about tattoos?

No reason to mention anything, unless you are asked

endacl

Jazlynn Wonderful Dove wrote: »

During the medical the doctor just asked me whether I've got any of these in visible spots, that's it.

Was the doctor blind? He actually had to ask you during a physical exam whether you had any visible tattoos?!?

endacl

endacl wrote: »

Was the doctor blind? He actually had to ask you during a physical exam whether you had any visible tattoos?!?

In all fairness he was wearing pretty thick glasses

Lily2018

I have a small tattoo behind my ear but it is visible starting in templemore in 3 weeks will I have to get it lazered off or will they even let me in with it?

thos23

Lily2018 wrote: »

I have a small tattoo behind my ear but it is visible starting in templemore in 3 weeks will I have to get it lazered off or will they even let me in with it?

Cover with make up.