Prison Officer Recruitment 2016

IceOnMeKnee

OskerWilde! wrote: »

Just wondering can any answer this...

Prison officers working hours or roster.?
I'm thinking long term if I'm lucky enough to get in.
Also payscale as I've been a guard for years so have service built up and also pension .

Thinking of the future and have kids so just wondering what the hours are/days off etc.

Thanks

You work 7 days over two weeks.There is also Overtime, which if doing 360 band, you work 11 extra days (if caught) per quarter..

Shifts are
8-8
7:45-8:15
Nites 8-8
These are the three main shifts.
There is also an option to work 8-5 but its not worth it financially...

Im sure youll be able to carry over your built up pension..

IceOnMeKnee

IceOnMeKnee wrote: »

You work 7 days over two weeks.There is also Overtime, which if doing 360 band, you work 11 extra days (if caught) per quarter..

Shifts are
8-8
7:45-8:15
Nites 8-8
These are the three main shifts.
There is also an option to work 8-5 but its not worth it financially...

Im sure youll be able to carry over your built up pension..

Just spotted the original post is over two years old..its been a while since ive been on this thing!!

punisher5112

IceOnMeKnee wrote: »

Just spotted the original post is over two years old..its been a while since ive been on this thing!!

Mad isn't it. I just thought 2018 deserved a new thread.

Ely o Carroll

IceOnMeKnee wrote: »

Just spotted the original post is over two years old..its been a while since ive been on this thing!!

Still good info to know, thanks

DeHorse88

Ely o Carroll wrote: »

The just send an email saying you passed medical and invite you to take PCT

I presume that's all in the one email?? Also who do you meet in the prison service to sign you off and is that usually done before or after PCT??

Ely o Carroll

You get one email saying you passed medical inviting you to PCT. I cant answer rest of question as I'm doing test on 15th

Colette1982

DeHorse88 wrote: »

Just wondering my doctor was suppose to have sent off all medical reports for me a couple of weeks ago. Do they send confirmation that they have received medical reports or do they tell you that you have passed medical and will be invited forward for PCT?

I emailed the recruitment office a few times asking if they have received my medical info. They said they hadnt heard from the CMO as of yet about my results and not to panic as they will be in touch as soon as they get the go ahead.

scullersky

How long roughtly does it take for Interview results ?

Colette1982

Has anyone any idea how many classes have started this year already ?

scullersky

Just got word I passed Stage 3... delighted :-)

Omackeral

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Just got word I passed Stage 3... delighted :-)

Good man Tommy. I tried to PM you back but you need to clear space you dirty screw!

scullersky

Omackeral wrote: »

Good man Tommy. I tried to PM you back but you need to clear space you dirty screw!

Haha, Yeah I got an email from boards so have cleared up some space now.

wandatowell

Am I correct in thinking that once you finish your RPO training you will definitely be posted to a Dublin prison?

Omackeral

wandatowell wrote: »

Am I correct in thinking that once you finish your RPO training you will definitely be posted to a Dublin prison?

Yes. I'd say 99.99% of the time but even that's below the mark. Usually Mountyjoy, Cloverhill or Wheatfield. The latter two are side by side.

MIRMIR82

yes, for at least 10 years by the looks of it now.

wandatowell

Omackeral wrote: »

Yes. I'd say 99.99% of the time but even that's below the mark. Usually Mountyjoy, Cloverhill or Wheatfield. The latter two are side by side.

MIRMIR82 wrote: »

yes, for at least 10 years by the looks of it now.

I appreciate the replies. That is a deal breaker for my wife & I I'm afraid. We are in the position to uproot our lives for the sake of me moving jobs. Its unfortunate but it is what it is.

I hope it works out for everybody here who is going through the process.

twowheelsonly

wandatowell wrote: »

I appreciate the replies. That is a deal breaker for my wife & I I'm afraid. We are in the position to uproot our lives for the sake of me moving jobs. Its unfortunate but it is what it is.

I hope it works out for everybody here who is going through the process.

To be honest, I think, given that you're married, that you're making the right decision. I honestly couldn't recommend the job to any married people from outside the pale given the wages that are now on offer for recruits.

BTW, the most recent arrivals in Cork have all been in the job for around 12 years. Others, that arrived shortly before Christmas, had been 17 / 18 years on the road. There's plenty more waiting as well who are in around the 10 to 12 year bracket.

If you did go for it then you might get back sooner but I wouldn't be holding my breath if I were you. Good luck anyway, wherever you end up.

DeHorse88

Just got date for PCT 22nd March a months notice exactly

Colette1982

Quick question about the fitness please folks. The push and pull test , can someone send me a link of the machine they use to test that please as YouTube give a variety of examples when i look for the ergo concept machine. Cheers

Ely o Carroll

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHp-316kowU

Colette1982

Ely o Carroll wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHp-316kowU

Thanks so much . Is that the same grip test too ?

Ely o Carroll

yah same grip test. best of luck. you'll fly it

Colette1982

Ely o Carroll wrote: »

yah same grip test. best of luck. you'll fly it

Grand job. Thanks a mill.

Julygirl105

Hi Folks,

I have applied for this years campaign and we are awaiting the first online assessment links.. I am just wondering can anyone confirm the what type of questions are in the online math assessments? The reason I am asking is that I have read so much about ‘numerical’ assessment but when we received the info they used the term ‘verify calculations’ assessment..

So I’m confused as to whether we will be doing long calculations with graphs and tables as in a ‘numerical’ assessment or short maths as in a ‘verify calculation’ test, like have they just renamed it??

User2206

Hi all, I’ve just completed my aptitude tests for stage 1 of the 2018 campaign, I know I’m running ahead of myself here but just curious to know what the medical entails?

Omackeral

User2206 wrote: »

Hi all, I’ve just completed my aptitude tests for stage 1 of the 2018 campaign, I know I’m running ahead of myself here but just curious to know what the medical entails?

Medical requires that you take a hearing test and an eye test at your own expense. I reckon seeing your GP could be on the agenda too.

User2206

Omackeral wrote: »

Medical requires that you take a hearing test and an eye test at your own expense. I reckon seeing your GP could be on the agenda too.

Perfect thank you! Does your BMI come into it?

Omackeral

User2206 wrote: »

Perfect thank you! Does your BMI come into it?

Mine? No. Yours might though.

Ha ha just kidding! I did mine over 10 years ago and all I can recall that was specifically required in writing were the hearing and sight tests. When I trained, there were a few larger lads and ladies there and there wasn’t an issue with any of them.

User2206

Omackeral wrote: »

Mine? No. Yours might though.

Ha ha just kidding! I did mine over 10 years ago and all I can recall that was specifically required in writing were the hearing and sight tests. When I trained, there were a few larger lads and ladies there and there wasn’t an issue with any of them.

Haha quick!

Ah I’m just curious, my BMI is fine I’m just curious to see if it’s more than hearing and sight that’s checked! Don’t want any surprises haha

Colette1982

Omackeral wrote: »

Mine? No. Yours might though.

Ha ha just kidding! I did mine over 10 years ago and all I can recall that was specifically required in writing were the hearing and sight tests. When I trained, there were a few larger lads and ladies there and there wasn’t an issue with any of them.

Yep the bmi has to be 30 or below now.