Belfast Harbour Police - Recruitment Campaign 2015

Johannes_Cabal

https://belfast-harbour.erecruit.co.uk/erecruit/job/details.do;jsessionid=F7520534DBFEC84D5854A1154C68673C?jobId=105

For anyone who is interested.

Johannes_Cabal

Thanks for moving, I wasn't sure if I should start a separate thread.

Homer01

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

https://belfast-harbour.erecruit.co.uk/erecruit/job/details.do;jsessionid=F7520534DBFEC84D5854A1154C68673C?jobId=105

For anyone who is interested.

Good spot!

Here's some good info from the last time they recruited


http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=88317410

WannabePC

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

https://belfast-harbour.erecruit.co.uk/erecruit/job/details.do;jsessionid=F7520534DBFEC84D5854A1154C68673C?jobId=105

For anyone who is interested.

I would apply just in case C2 doesn't work out for but I don't have this;

"at least two of which must be continuous, in a responsible role where the post holder has regularly provided directions/guidance to the public, using an appropriate convincing and influencing style to ensure such advice is followed"

I'm sure that will rule a lot of people out too.

Shield

Any experience working with the public would do though. If you're working in a call centre, you fulfil the requirements easily enough. I suppose it's all in the wording.

Mop a top

It's the being employed for so many years out of the past 5. That rules me out. God damn kids lol!!! Tbh I find that really awful. I have the qualifications and more than enough relevant experience but couldn't apply, I wonder if there's many suitable candidates out there who are in the same position. Just sounded wrong to me, what's wrong with hiring someone whose been unemployed for a number of years through no fault of their own. They could be missing out on some awesome recruits pulling a stunt like that :-/

Homer01

No mention of fitness levels required or even age limits.
Massive difference in pay from PSNI officer.

I do think the inclusion of an interview is essential as it should be with the PSNI process.

I'll be giving it a go. Although I do wonder if they're just looking for current and former PSNI.

UsidoreTheBlue

Mop a top wrote:

It's the being employed for so many years out of the past 5. That rules me out. God damn kids lol!!! Tbh I find that really awful. I have the qualifications and more than enough relevant experience but couldn't apply, I wonder if there's many suitable candidates out there who are in the same position. Just sounded wrong to me, what's wrong with hiring someone whose been unemployed for a number of years through no fault of their own. They could be missing out on some awesome recruits pulling a stunt like that :-/

Mop a top wrote:

It's the being employed for so many years out of the past 5. That rules me out. God damn kids lol!!! Tbh I find that really awful. I have the qualifications and more than enough relevant experience but couldn't apply, I wonder if there's many suitable candidates out there who are in the same position. Just sounded wrong to me, what's wrong with hiring someone whose been unemployed for a number of years through no fault of their own. They could be missing out on some awesome recruits pulling a stunt like that :-/

Apply anyway. You'll give yourself a chance and it costs nothing. As you say, you know you can do the job. Give them the chance to hear you make your case.

horselover1986

Have many people on here applied for this?

WannabePC

horselover1986 wrote: »

Have many people on here applied for this?

I applied for it just in case c2 doesn't go my way. Medical this week so let's hope it does! My application was very rushed before I had to leave for work last night so hopefully they'll still process me.

Life_On_Mars

WannabePC wrote: »

I applied for it just in case c2 doesn't go my way. Medical this week so let's hope it does! My application was very rushed before I had to leave for work last night so hopefully they'll still process me.

I did an application for the same reasons, but it wasn't my finest work and with medical coming, it was a bit half hearted if honest.

horselover1986

Best of luck to you both I hope you both get accepted in the PSNI. Least you both as far as the medical that is great news :-) I doubt the Harbour Police will be taking on many and no doubt there be over 1000 applicants if not more.

Johannes_Cabal

horselover1986 wrote: »

Best of luck to you both I hope you both get accepted in the PSNI. Least you both as far as the medical that is great news :-) I doubt the Harbour Police will be taking on many and no doubt there be over 1000 applicants if not more.

Someone asked on their Facebook page and they said 3 or 4 to be taken on this time round.

horselover1986

Very small number. Not much different to the student airport police who are rocking out at 2 posts.

Johannes_Cabal

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

Someone asked on their Facebook page and they said 3 or 4 to be taken on this time round.

Yeah, I think with these types of positions, once someone is in, they very rarely leave. I think someone else post that previously the average age of officers in the Harbour Police was 40.

Homer01

I didn't apply. Didn't leave myself enough time to complete the application form.
They appear to progress applicants based on a good application so rather than rush I just left it.

I got the impression the application is as important as any other part of the process. Basically the opposite to the PSNI application lol

horselover1986

Try will probably weed out a high number even before the questionnaire. I could be one of those said weeds!!!

Sheepsy

I'm at the medical stage for C2 but stuck in for this as an added opportunity. I could of put more effort into the application but had to work around available time due to work atm. I'd say with only a few posts available and the amount of current/ former PSNI that will go for it that I'd not get a look in.

The process time scale is unreal when you've been going by PSNI standards. It's a bit unclear about when you'll be doing fitness etc as it's not mentioned in the breakdown but it is mentioned at other times in the literature.

Hopefully we'll get a yes or no about moving to the next stage shortly.

WannabePC

Sheepsy wrote: »

I'm at the medical stage for C2 but stuck in for this as an added opportunity. I could of put more effort into the application but had to work around available time due to work atm. I'd say with only a few posts available and the amount of current/ former PSNI that will go for it that I'd not get a look in.

The process time scale is unreal when you've been going by PSNI standards. It's a bit unclear about when you'll be doing fitness etc as it's not mentioned in the breakdown but it is mentioned at other times in the literature.

Hopefully we'll get a yes or no about moving to the next stage shortly.

You'll probably end up getting a call for the next squad at GV before the end of January anyway bud if you're at the medical stage now.

rndj

Has anybody that applied for the Harbour Police received a response other than the HR email thanking you for the application? The closing date was last Sunday and the workstrengths questionnaires start Monday 21st.

horselover1986

No got nothing . Not holding my breath that I actually will either.

rndj

I wouldn't even mind if I've not been progressed. It's not knowing that's the pain

Sheepsy

rndj wrote: »

Has anybody that applied for the Harbour Police received a response other than the HR email thanking you for the application? The closing date was last Sunday and the workstrengths questionnaires start Monday 21st.

I haven't heard anything since then either. I thought they'd of sent a not successful email if nothing else just to be professional

rndj

Just got an email to say that I've progressed to the next stage. Happy days!

PCWannabe

rndj wrote: »

Just got an email to say that I've progressed to the next stage. Happy days!

Brilliant! Well done. I've heard nothing so far.

horselover1986

Well done on getting to the next round

I just got the Dear John

Life_On_Mars

horselover1986 wrote: »

Well done on getting to the next round

I just got the Dear John

Me too. Never despair, Christmas soon:-)

rndj

Sorry to hear that guys, and thanks for the good luck

WannabePC

Dear John for me too. I'm not surprised as I had to rush the form before starting nightshift on the closing date. Fingers crossed C2 goes my way and I get the call for the next squad in February!

D4z

I got the old "regrettably, I am writing to advise you that on this occasion", although I'm not exactly sure why as I met all the criteria and made sure my application was well wrote.

gazf84

D4z wrote: »

I got the old "regrettably, I am writing to advise you that on this occasion", although I'm not exactly sure why as I met all the criteria and made sure my application was well wrote.

Same with me mate. I don't know why either I'm in the forces and have had plenty of relevant experience. It could be anything people with degrees, in management roles etc stand a better chance, with only 4 or 5 jobs on offer its very tough.

gazf84

WannabePC wrote: »

Dear John for me too. I'm not surprised as I had to rush the form before starting nightshift on the closing date. Fingers crossed C2 goes my way and I get the call for the next squad in February!

Are you on the merit list?

Sheepsy

rndj wrote: »

Just got an email to say that I've progressed to the next stage. Happy days!

Me too :-)

gazf84

Sheepsy wrote: »

Me too :-)

What did you put down with regards to relevant experience?

Sheepsy

WannabePC wrote: »

Dear John for me too. I'm not surprised as I had to rush the form before starting nightshift on the closing date. Fingers crossed C2 goes my way and I get the call for the next squad in February!

Good luck.

Sheepsy

gazf84 wrote: »

What did you put down with regards to relevant experience?

Without going into detail I've had loads of experience from my current job of working with crowds including during evacuations, high security situations and dealing with the drunk and disorderly.

D4z

gazf84 wrote: »

Same with me mate. I don't know why either I'm in the forces and have had plenty of relevant experience. It could be anything people with degrees, in management roles etc stand a better chance, with only 4 or 5 jobs on offer its very tough.

I have 4 years experience working with adolescents with behavioural issues, dealing with drunk and disorderly behaviour, 1 to 1 class room setting for drugs and alcohol awareness. Also running youth groups for 18-21 year olds.

Thought I would have got passed the application stage at least, might contact them and ask why I didn't get short listed as I would like to know what factors went against my application.

gazf84

D4z wrote: »

I have 4 years experience working with adolescents with behavioural issues, dealing with drunk and disorderly behaviour, 1 to 1 class room setting for drugs and alcohol awareness. Also running youth groups for 18-21 year olds.

Thought I would have got passed the application stage at least, might contact them and ask why I didn't get short listed as I would like to know what factors went against my application.

Yeah I hear what your saying, God knows what way they shortlist the applications as everyone who fills them in will have met the criteria. The PSNI recruitment process is bad enough and made worse by a recruitment agency carrying out the first two stages!

rndj

My background is tailored toward people and business management, customer focus and team working as well as security, auditing and carrying out investigations. It's quite varied and I found it helpful when giving examples to the application questions.

WannabePC

gazf84 wrote: »

Are you on the merit list?

I have everything done and dusted, not sure if vetting has cleared yet though. I'll contact them at the start of January to check.

Shaggy15

Just wanting to see who else is still in the current pool this year I've just completed the first of the 3 assessments really not feeling confidant at all 👎 anyone any ideas how many are left in?

Sheepsy

Shaggy15 wrote: »

Just wanting to see who else is still in the current pool this year I've just completed the first of the 3 assessments really not feeling confidant at all 👎 anyone any ideas how many are left in?

I'm still in but haven't done the three assessments yet because of work but I'm planing on doing them tomorrow or Friday.
I'm not sure how many are still in this but if PSNI call me first I'll pull out of this.

Shaggy15

The time frame allowed on the error one is crazy trust me do the practice ones first. I gave up on the psni few years ago over the 50/50 so my eggs are truly in the one basket good luck

rndj

So far, I've passed the online assessments and have an interview next week. Fingers crossed

Shaggy15

Got my dear John awaiting feedback tho for future recruitment. Good luck to all that made it through.

Timetravel

rndj wrote: »

So far, I've passed the online assessments and have an interview next week. Fingers crossed

Good luck with the interview I did it last year.

Sheepsy

rndj wrote: »

So far, I've passed the online assessments and have an interview next week. Fingers crossed

All the best with the interview. I've had confirmation that I've now passed and cleared everything for PSNI C2 so I'm hoping for a call for that so pulled out of this campaign.

rndj

Well I had the interview and to be honest, it could have gone better. Just waiting on word now to see if I've made it through...

Homer01

cuckoo123 wrote: »

Belfast Harbour have just posted a vacancy for trainee police officers.  Won't let me post the link here but details are on the Belfast Harbour website.

https://belfast-harbour.erecruit.co.uk/erecruit/company/jobs.do;jsessionid=A31A0F6AF5F9575FAD937A724E30455E

rndj

I will give it another go. After last time, I know what to expect now.
Although I've also progressed to vetting with PSNI, if there's one thing I've learned when it comes to the recruitment process it's don't put all of your eggs in the one basket!

Homer01

rndj wrote: »

I will give it another go. After last time, I know what to expect now.
Although I've also progressed to vetting with PSNI, if there's one thing I've learned when it comes to the recruitment process it's don't put all of your eggs in the one basket!

Did they have a PCA or is it a beep test?