CO allowanced post in Dublin port (Customs)- interdepartmental

Jen Pigs Fly

Hello. For the first time ever Dublin port customs has announced an interdepartmental CO competition. This used to be CO specific to revenue but is now open to all current serving COs.

This is an allowanced post, and very interesting work, more info at the link

https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/information-about-revenue/careers/career-opportunities.aspx

fin12

I’d love to apply for that job but I’m not eligible. Sounds like a very interesting role.

Jen Pigs Fly

fin12 wrote: »

I’d love to apply for that job but I’m not eligible. Sounds like a very interesting role.

It is, very varied work and out and about a lot, shift work and on call but it's all part of its charm!
Why I posted this here just in case eligible candidates weren't aware of it as it won't be on public jobs.

CoM1993

Is it called Revenue Enforcement Allowanced Posts by any chance?

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Hello. For the first time ever Dublin port customs has announced an interdepartmental CO competition. This used to be CO specific to revenue but is now open to all current serving COs.

This is an allowanced post, and very interesting work, more info at the link

https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/information-about-revenue/careers/career-opportunities.aspx

Jen Pigs Fly

CoM1993 wrote: »

Is it called Revenue Enforcement Allowanced Posts by any chance?

Yes it is indeed. Unsure if the open competition is still on going

CoM1993

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Yes it is indeed. Unsure if the open competition is still on going

I think it might be closed. I have interview for it on the 4th of April, my colleague has one on Tuesday.

They have a new competition for dog handlers and positions in Dublin Port.

TallGlass

CoM1993 wrote: »

I think it might be closed. I have interview for it on the 4th of April, my colleague has one on Tuesday.

They have a new competition for dog handlers and positions in Dublin Port.

Can you link us in?

Jen Pigs Fly

CoM1993 wrote: »

I think it might be closed. I have interview for it on the 4th of April, my colleague has one on Tuesday.

They have a new competition for dog handlers and positions in Dublin Port.

Yes it's closed, new competition is internal only, not interdepartmental .

TallGlass wrote: »

Can you link us in?

Internal competition only

TallGlass

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Yes it's closed, new competition is internal only, not interdepartmental .



Internal competition only

Cheers, was thinking that dog handling as a new recruit seemed a bit OTT.

Jen Pigs Fly

TallGlass wrote: »

Cheers, was thinking that dog handling as a new recruit seemed a bit OTT.

Yea, I can't see it being an open competition unfortunately!

GetSmartt

Just got a response from Revenue and didn't make the cut... A Dear John reply :-(
I reached 40ish on the order of merit and was wondering what the highest place was for interview out there?

Jen Pigs Fly

GetSmartt wrote: »

Just got a response from Revenue and didn't make the cut... A Dear John reply :-(
I reached 40ish on the order of merit and was wondering what the highest place was for interview out there?

As it's based only in Dublin port, there would only be a few spots, I don't know, however, how many spots. It can be a very competitive panel unfortunately.

ORBY73

Hi,
iVE AN INTERVIEW IN 2 WEEKS FOR THIS. Any idea what the exact job spec is

TYIA

Jen Pigs Fly

ORBY73 wrote: »

Hi,
iVE AN INTERVIEW IN 2 WEEKS FOR THIS. Any idea what the exact job spec is

TYIA

All info should have been in the competition booklet. Or are you looking for more specific information?

ORBY73

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

All info should have been in the competition booklet. Or are you looking for more specific information?

More specific if possible. Have to fill in the competencies on the form before interview. Been advised to use S.T.A.R. method?

Jen Pigs Fly

ORBY73 wrote: »

More specific if possible. Have to fill in the competencies on the form before interview. Been advised to use S.T.A.R. method?

I'm unfamiliar with the star method - I find if the examples for each compentency goes in the format of:
- what was the problem at hand
- what did you do to solve the problem
- conclusion
- how would this relate to the enforcement post/how would you use this example in an enforcement environment.

Keep it short and to the point and remember the type of job it's for and try to relate your examples to that. So you'd pick examples that show you have dealt with difficult situations, etc

kate07

Got an interview next week!!

Just wondering about the on call, when are you expected to be on call, is it on the weekends where attendance is expected?
Its not clear (to me) in the booklet, just says you are expected to be at the port within 45 mins when called....

ORBY73

The booklet in Appendix B has a sample of the shifts.



Team 1 Team 2 Team 3
Mon 12:00 - 20:00 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00
Tue 11:00 - 19:00 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00
Wed 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00 12:00 - 20:00
Thu 05:00 - 13:00 07:00 - 15:00 11:45 - 19:45
Fri 05:00 - 12:30 07:00 - 15:00 11:00 - 18:30
Sat Attendance expected
Sun Attendance expected
Mon 05:00 - 13:00 12:00 - 20:00 07:00 - 15:00
Tue 05:00 - 13:00 11:00 - 19:00 07:00 - 15:00
Wed 12:00 - 20:00 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00
Thu 11:45 - 19:45 05:00 - 13:00 07:00 - 15:00
Fri 11:00 - 18:30 05:00 - 12:30 07.00 - 15.00
Sat Attendance expected
Sun
Mon 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00 12:00 - 20:00
Tue 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00 11:00 - 19:00
Wed 05:00 - 13:00 12:00 - 20:00 07:00 - 15:00
Thu 07:00 - 15:00 11:45 - 19:45 05:00 - 13:00
Fri 07:00 - 15:00 11:00 - 18:30 05:00 - 12:30
Sat Attendance expected
Sun Attendance expected
Mon 12:00 - 20:00 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00
Tue 11:00 - 19:00 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00
Wed 07:00 - 15:00 05:00 - 13:00 12:00 - 20:00
Thu 05:00 - 13:00 07:00 - 15:00 11:45 - 19:45
Fri 05:00 - 12:30 07:00 - 15:00 11:00 - 18:30
Sat
Sun Attendance expected

ORBY73

Ive copy and pasted this sorry its not that clear, seems to be on call Saturday one weekend off the next on call Sunday the next off the next

ORBY73

CoM1993 wrote: »

I think it might be closed. I have interview for it on the 4th of April, my colleague has one on Tuesday.

They have a new competition for dog handlers and positions in Dublin Port.

Hi
How did the interview go?
Have one next week

kate07

yes thats what I am wondering, where is says expected attendance is that when you would be on call?

Also, what happens in relation to Bank holidays? Would you receive days or would that also be considered part of the unsocial hours allowance? Or do you just get them off?

When is your interview ORBY73?

ORBY73

Ive no idea about bank holidays etc.

Interview is Thursday next week

jeantobin5

HI

I have an interview next Tuesday, I believe just under 60 people applied and about half go through and called for interview.

ORBY73

jeantobin5 wrote: »

HI

I have an interview next Tuesday, I believe just under 60 people applied and about half go through and called for interview.

Any idea how many actual jobs there are?

Jen Pigs Fly

I'll clear up some questions re weekends and bank holidays.
Weekends you work either Saturday or Sunday every second weekend, bank holidays you work on a rolling basis - so you work every third or so it all depends on the work at the time however.

On call is a roster basis and is for a week duration every few weeks. You are on 24/7 on call for that week and are expected to be able to get In quickly in order to be there for the case at hand. This means no drinking! Over Christmas you are placed on call for 2 days to cover holiday periods.

I am unaware as to how many vacancies there are over all - I can try to find out however.

Jen Pigs Fly

If anyone requires more info you can PM me

Wing Commander

Hi I got mid 40 on the assessment and didn't make interview stage but mail said may be called at a later stage. Anyone know how this works i.e. whats the chances of been called at a later stage.

Jen Pigs Fly

Wing Commander wrote: »

Hi I got mid 40 on the assessment and didn't make interview stage but mail said may be called at a later stage. Anyone know how this works i.e. whats the chances of been called at a later stage.

It would depend on how many accepts their offer when made and people failing training and such. It happens the odd time that people do join but find it's not for them, so it's next on the panel in that case

kate07

Can you fail training? How tough is the training? I wonder then what happens if you fail training, or even if its not for you - are you sent back to the Dept you came from or put somewhere in Revenue?

Wing Commander

According to the initial booklet if you don't pass the years probation you will be sent back to your original dept so I assume it's the same for failing training etc. I know there are exams during the 4 weeks training that must be passed before you can progress. Don't know how tough they are.

CoM1993

Got accepted on the panel for Revenue Enforcement Posts, Dublin Port is one of the options where you can be placed. 21 on the panel.

kate07

thanks for that, I didnt notice that bit in the booklet.

Jen Pigs Fly

kate07 wrote: »

Can you fail training? How tough is the training? I wonder then what happens if you fail training, or even if its not for you - are you sent back to the Dept you came from or put somewhere in Revenue?

Training is intensive but I am unsure of how it goes as it's only a new thing. You will learn the basics of customs procedures and will also go through legislation training especially focused on the finance act of 2001 and customs act of 2015. You may also touch on the taxes consolidation act and proceeds of crime act but it isn't the main legislation you would use as a customs officer.

If you do fail or decide to not go ahead you just got back to your original post

Jen Pigs Fly

CoM1993 wrote: »

Got accepted on the panel for Revenue Enforcement Posts, Dublin Port is one of the options where you can be placed. 21 on the panel.

Well done, hopefully you'll hear back soon.

ORBY73

CoM1993 wrote: »

Got accepted on the panel for Revenue Enforcement Posts, Dublin Port is one of the options where you can be placed. 21 on the panel.

ARE U CURRENTLY IN rEVENU IF U DONT MIND ME ASKING

CoM1993

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Well done, hopefully you'll hear back soon.

Thanks! Haven't been told where or when I'll start yet but hopefully the panel starts moving soon

CoM1993

ORBY73 wrote: »

ARE U CURRENTLY IN rEVENU IF U DONT MIND ME ASKING

I am indeed

ORBY73

CoM1993 wrote: »

I am indeed

Any tips for the interview!!!

Jen Pigs Fly

CoM1993 wrote: »

Thanks! Haven't been told where or when I'll start yet but hopefully the panel starts moving soon

Should move very soon, you'll be sent for training first, from what I've gathered asking around there are a fair few CO vacancies available and perhaps more even made so hopefully it'll be soon!

CoM1993

ORBY73 wrote: »

Any tips for the interview!!!

I used two occupations as examples for the competencies but they did ask me for others so no harm having one or two extra!

ORBY73

CoM1993 wrote: »

I used two occupations as examples for the competencies but they did ask me for others so no harm having one or two extra!

Cheers

CoM1993

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Should move very soon, you'll be sent for training first, from what I've gathered asking around there are a fair few CO vacancies available and perhaps more even made so hopefully it'll be soon!

The sooner, the better! Thanks for the info 😊

jeantobin5

Any idea how long the interviews are going on for ? Any update on the amount of jobs ? ðŸ˜

ORBY73

Just had my interview. Wasnt as bad as i taught it would be. Said decisions should be fairly quick as trainin scheduled for April 30

jeantobin5

ORBY73 wrote: »

Just had my interview. Wasnt as bad as i taught it would be. Said decisions should be fairly quick as trainin scheduled for April 30

I had one earlier on in the week too. Fingers crossed.

ORBY73

Anyone know when people will hear if they got selected for training?

jeantobin5

ORBY73 wrote: »

Anyone know when people will hear if they got selected for training?

I thought there might be word today, looking unlikely now.

ORBY73

jeantobin5 wrote: »

I thought there might be word today, looking unlikely now.

Have to be early next week youd imagine if training is due from April 30

ORBY73

Anybody hear anything yet?

Jen Pigs Fly

From the frontline here the places are being given. So far I've heard up to number 17 but that's just from talk around the office here.

ORBY73

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

From the frontline here the places are being given. So far I've heard up to number 17 but that's just from talk around the office here.

Not quiet with u sorry. How do u mean up to 17?