Garda Trainee 2018 campaign

LukeP26

Catepillar1994 wrote: »

I wasn't able to make it to the open day. Was it complusory that we went. Cause an terrified I put a spanner in the work

I didn't even receive notification of an open day

bottar1

Catepillar1994 wrote: »

I wasn't able to make it to the open day. Was it complusory that we went. Cause an terrified I put a spanner in the work

No, it was not compulsory. But it was handy to see the form required for the sit-ups and push ups etc. You can always view the videos online however.

LukeP26

LukeP26 wrote: »

A few questions here, any help appreciated:

1. I passed the interview and they're just doing the background checks now, how does it work? Most of my relatives on the form I'm not in contact with, I did contact one of them and they said that they wouldn't give me their address or DOB and they said none of the others would either? What should I do? If I can't get the details of family I've never really been in contact with?

2. I've read on here we have to meet with a local superintendent or something? What's the story with this and should we be suited and booted for this?

3. After this, the next step I assume is the medical and then fitness test?

Thanks!

Also, after meeting the seargent and super (at the same time?) do they tell you on the spot if you pass the background check?

Henry2006

LukeP26 wrote: »

Thanks! And do I receive an email about meeting the superintendent and seargent? Or a phonecall? And will I meet both of them at the same time in my local station or can I pick which station?

Yeah I'll ring them now and explain the family situation!

They will ring you with a date and both will be held on different days in the station nearest to where you live, so you can’t choose the station. Good luck with the call and hope they take it on board

Henry2006

LukeP26 wrote: »

Also, after meeting the seargent and super (at the same time?) do they tell you on the spot if you pass the background check?

You won’t meet them together it’s two separate meetings. My daughter was told my the super that her vetting was cleared but I think that was because she was very near the end of everything, this campaign is a lot slower for her

Courtneycaseey

Hi everyone , just wondering if anyone has met the sergeant yet ? I’m meeting mine this week just wondering if anyone has any tips ?? Thanks

Hendo98

Courtneycaseey wrote: »

Hi everyone , just wondering if anyone has met the sergeant yet ? I’m meeting mine this week just wondering if anyone has any tips ?? Thanks

Hi Courtney. I met my Sgt in January and JTS more of an informal chat. The Sgt will just bring you in and run through your form B again and ask you to declare anything before he sends it off. They will probably talk to you about the next stages too and just explain them and ask if you have any issues. It'll be done and dusted in about 20 mins

LukeP26

Henry2006 wrote: »

You won’t meet them together it’s two separate meetings. My daughter was told my the super that her vetting was cleared but I think that was because she was very near the end of everything, this campaign is a lot slower for her

Thanks for that. Why do we need to meet the seargent first, and then the super at a later date?

bottar1

LukeP26 wrote: »

Thanks for that. Why do we need to meet the seargent first, and then the super at a later date?

That's just how it works, it seems.

LukeP26

bottar1 wrote: »

That's just how it works, it seems.

How long after the meeting at the Garda station until you find out if you made it or not? Do I need to bring bank statements or anything or do they check those themselves?

Irishman87545

LukeP26 wrote: »

How long after the meeting at the Garda station until you find out if you made it or not? Do I need to bring bank statements or anything or do they check those themselves?

No bank statements,your only in as part of the back round check the Garda do themselves ,so just make sure you tell them about any trouble youv had in the past with the law if any and tell them if any of your relatives have had dealings with police.

FIVE.0

LukeP26 wrote: »

How long after the meeting at the Garda station until you find out if you made it or not? Do I need to bring bank statements or anything or do they check those themselves?

How long is a piece of string? Haha

No bank statements, just yourself.

Abbey127

Hi does anyone know if the garda will be recruiting again soon?

FIVE.0

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi does anyone know if the garda will be recruiting again soon?

There is due to be another compition in 2019- no date given yet. You can set yourself a profile on public jobs.ie to get an alert for when the recruitment drive is open.

Jake5991

Hi guys just got an email from public jobs saying iv got invited to the interview stage . I was originally in mid 2000s on the oom and didnt think i was going to get any further .

So id just like to know what information is required for the interview stage and tough are the competencies.?

I see it says you need to be involved into voluntary organizations or that it is a help for the interview. What if you are not involved does this have any impact ?

Any information would be greatly appreciated thanks .

Bigred88

Jake5991 wrote: »

Hi guys just got an email from public jobs saying iv got invited to the interview stage . I was originally in mid 2000s on the oom and didnt think i was going to get any further .

So id just like to know what information is required for the interview stage and tough are the competencies.?

I see it says you need to be involved into voluntary organizations or that it is a help for the interview. What if you are not involved does this have any impact ?

Any information would be greatly appreciated thanks .

Hey bud. Only advice I can give is to to think about areas in your life that you can base the competencies around , write them down . A couple for each 1 . And memorise them . Even if you have to slightly bend the truth . Eg. If you play on a sports team . You could say your involved in the youth development side .
Your an ear for some of the younger teammates, you offer advice . Ect .
Just make sure you are confident going in to the interview and you’ll be fine .
The panel do not want to fail you , in fact they will most likely try to help you .
Good luck

Jake5991

Thanks im so excited its being a tough competition and iv given it 100% . I hope i can all the way in this interview iv some major prep to do now and fingers crossed il make it

Abbey127

Hi is the salary 29,600 before or after tax ?

bottar1

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi is the salary 29,600 before or after tax ?

99.99% it's before.

Carles Puyol

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi is the salary 29,600 before or after tax ?

Edit: I was wrong.

Mrletsdothis

Carles Puyol wrote: »

It's after tax. You'd nearly be better off on the dole if it was before tax.
I'm a teacher and the salary scale says what we make after tax. Same with the nurses so it'll be the same with the Gardai.
Bear in mind that figure doesn't include any over-time nor allowances. We were told by a sergeant at stage 2 that we can realistically hope to earn 40,000-45,000 in our first year.

I really don’t think that’s after tax.... if it is will make things a lot easier for me. I’m on mid 40s now and getting a lot of hassle about taken a pay cut from herself but if you’re right i will show her this haha really hope you are but I don’t think so

Carles Puyol

Mrletsdothis wrote: »

I really don’t think that’s after tax.... if it is will make things a lot easier for me. I’m on mid 40s now and getting a lot of hassle about taken a pay cut from herself but if you’re right i will show her this haha really hope you are but I don’t think so

You're right actually. Texted a friend who's a garda there and he says it's before. Jesus, it's not much. Hopefully the OT and allowances make a big difference.

Mrletsdothis

From speaking to someone I know, they advised the wages normally go as follows:

480
480
900/1000 (This the week you get your OT and out of hours pay)
480

So basically, for some people you may be working a lot more hours at unsociable times for less or for the same pay as your on now.
But I guess as they say, the money isn’t the main reason people go into the Garda, just unfortunate that the pay is lower than what it probably should be.

Again, I’m just going off what I was told, if anyone can provide a better insights into what type of salary to expect with OT included and allowances, please do.

Abbey127

Seems very low for what the job invloves. The salary isn't that much of a difference to the prison service I think you get a bit more as a prison officer. Can I ask if the salary is so low why do people want to do the job if they want to take a pay cut ? Is it just for job security? Or the benefits of the job ?

RyanCork003

To put it simply for most i would think its pride in the uniform and the love of the job.But more importantly its the fact that you are there to keep people of ireland safe.Nobody joins the defence forces,Gardai or Fire service for the pay.Sorry for the patriotism i was in the Navy for 3 years and i know thats how alot of the lads felt.

Jake5991

Well it's a recession proof job you have great job security lots of opportunities for promotion or going into specialist units and then your money goes up every year .
The only issue I have is if they out you far distance away from your own like as in opposite side of the country but I think you can transfer closer to home after few years aswell

Abbey127

Jake5991 wrote: »

Well it's a recession proof job you have great job security lots of opportunities for promotion or going into specialist units and then your money goes up every year .
The only issue I have is if they out you far distance away from your own like as in opposite side of the country but I think you can transfer closer to home after few years aswell

Yes that's true do they place everyone in Dublin and then you are based there for a good few years until to can transfer closer to home . Handy if you are from Dublin I suppose lol .

Jake5991

That's true I'm in Laois but girlfriend is in Dublin so I'd be happy out in Dublin 😀
if I'm lucky to get selected. Just wouldn't want to go Donegal or Kerry

Abbey127

Jake5991 wrote: »

That's true I'm in Laois but girlfriend is in Dublin so I'd be happy out in Dublin 😀
if I'm lucky to get selected. Just wouldn't want to go Donegal or Kerry

I don't think they would send you that far I think everyone has to start in Dublin not to sure .

Jake5991

I think it's any of the cities so we could get Limerick or Dublin Kilkenny or Cork. But more than likely Dublin