PSNI Recruitment 2017

D4z · 16-12-2016 11:25am

Homer01 wrote: »

D4z wrote: »

Do you know the link to the correct PACE I should be looking at? seem to find the amendments and some revisions but not the document with the full articles.

Is this what you're after Daz?

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1989/1341/contents/made#end

That's the one, cheers ðŸ‘ðŸ»

Razor3677 · 22-12-2016 10:46am

Hey guys, this might be a stupid question but what is the application form like ? Is there many questions etc or is it a basic application form with just general questions? I heard there was two statements how long should they be ? Many thanks

Razor3677 · 22-12-2016 10:46am

Hey guys, this might be a stupid question but what is the application form like ? Is there many questions etc or is it a basic application form with just general questions? I heard there was two statements how long should they be ? Many thanks

Timetravel · 22-12-2016 10:49am

Razor3677 wrote: »

Hey guys, this might be a stupid question but what is the application form like ? Is there many questions etc or is it a basic application form with just general questions? I heard there was two statements how long should they be ? Many thanks

Application form is fine. it's mostly pretty basic aside from the two statements, which I think have a limit of 150 words.

Homer01 · 22-12-2016 12:47pm

Razor3677 wrote: »

Hey guys, this might be a stupid question but what is the application form like ? Is there many questions etc or is it a basic application form with just general questions? I heard there was two statements how long should they be ? Many thanks

Yeah, pretty basic if I recall. Name, address and lots of box ticking. Mostly to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements, age, residency, etc.

The two statements may change but they are as follows. (These have mentioned many times on here and elsewhere before) They may be subject to change.

Why are you interested in becoming a police constable? (150 words max)

Outline the skills you have and how they meet the requirements of the role of a police constable (150 words max)

Banterbus28 · 23-12-2016 7:55pm

Merry christmas guys let's chill for a couple of weeks and get ready to hit the ground running to get our dream job and an amazing career.

Let's hope we see that "PSNI now recruiting" headline in the Belfast Telegraph soon.

Razor3677 · 02-01-2017 11:53am

Hope everyone had a good holiday period, now it's the new year hopefully we will here some news about the new campaign

takodah · 02-01-2017 12:43pm

Razor3677 wrote: »

Hope everyone had a good holiday period, now it's the new year hopefully we will here some news about the new campaign

Yes hopefully soon! Time to run of that turkey...

Goonerdee · 08-01-2017 7:51pm

Any rumours of a date?

Homer01 · 08-01-2017 8:04pm

Goonerdee wrote: »

Any rumours of a date?

I haven't heard but have noticed some of the PSNI Facebook pages have mentioned the fact recruitment is coming. Even saw a few profile pics change to the 'Make a difference' photo.

SN.Nibs · 08-01-2017 8:20pm

Hi everyone, I'm new to this page hoping to apply for the new campaign coming out this month for 2017. I have heard on the grapevine that it should be advertised at some point this up and coming week. I'm on the page most days seeing for any updates. I too just seen a post on ards psni having a joke about people saying they could do their job and to wait for the next recruitment. So it must be coming shortly.

Makepeace80 · 10-01-2017 11:07am

Hi all,
Another newbie here - just started on my fitness in the hope of giving myself a good chance in the new campaign. Here's hoping there is news of it soon.

Homer01 · 10-01-2017 11:23am

Welcome aboard!

Clearly a lover of 80's police shows

Makepeace80 · 10-01-2017 11:38am

For sure, too many to name from 60s on....just don't make em like that anymore!

Mike079 · 10-01-2017 12:52pm

Same here also, been waiting for this for a year. I chickened out last time as I felt 19 was too young to join up. Now, I am itching to get this underway. Fit and raring to go! I wish everyone luck and I hope recruitment comes round as soon as possible! Any other rumours as to when this will happen?

Banterbus28 · 10-01-2017 4:09pm

This week hopefully. Stay on the ball. Last campaign went live on a wed and closed on a friday.

Homer01 · 10-01-2017 4:24pm

They normally launch with the media two weeks before applications open. I wouldn't be surprised if they waited for the current media storm to pass before announcing anything. All anyone is interested in is the circus we call Stormont. PSNI recruitment wouldn't even get a mention on the news outlets at the minute.

Although they do need to get the finger out given the timescales of the recruitment process.

Banterbus28 · 10-01-2017 4:31pm

The fact that they will be at crisis point if they dont get folk in the door should be a good kick up the arse

Timetravel · 10-01-2017 11:46pm

From memory the recent recruitment campaigns were announced in the second week of the month around the 14th with applications opening two weeks later around 30th

shanevendrell · 10-01-2017 11:59pm

I'm convinced that nothing will happen with a new campaign until the remaining 305 on 1509 myself included begin progressing through the latter stages, given that recent FOIs etc...state that they plan to fully exhaust the current list.

Timetravel · 11-01-2017 12:44am

shanevendrell wrote: »

I'm convinced that nothing will happen with a new campaign until the remaining 305 on 1509 myself included begin progressing through the latter stages, given that recent FOIs etc...state that they plan to fully exhaust the current list.

Did you get the 305 number from a FOI? I thought there were less than that

Banterbus28 · 11-01-2017 1:01am

Aye they will process the new campaign and then once the stragglers from the current merit pool are away there be us in the new campaign ready to go into GV. They are being proactive. Rattle through the current list, recruit the next lot and have the first ones from the new campaign ready to go. I doubt the last intake from the current merit list will make up a whole squad, so then they will begin loading the 2017 peeps.

meeky · 11-01-2017 1:29pm

Can anyone tell me at what point in the process the drug test takes place? For example if the campaign starts in January what is the earliest the test would be done? Erm.....asking for a mate.

Lynxbro · 11-01-2017 1:40pm

You do your drug test the same day as the medical...would be around 7-9 months from your application date, however if you are lower score on AC you could be longer waiting..correct me if I'm wrong I'm just going by this campaign and personal experience

Timetravel · 11-01-2017 1:55pm

meeky wrote: »

Can anyone tell me at what point in the process the drug test takes place? For example if the campaign starts in January what is the earliest the test would be done? Erm.....asking for a mate.

What lynxbro said is right. Think they use hair for the test aswell so stuff will show up in it for as long as it takes for the hair to grow out or be cut.

meeky · 11-01-2017 2:01pm

Lynxbro wrote: »

You do your drug test the same day as the medical...would be around 7-9 months from your application date, however if you are lower score on AC you could be longer waiting..correct me if I'm wrong I'm just going by this campaign and personal experience

Thanks. Perhaps my mate can enjoy one more month before giving it up for good then ;-)

Homer01 · 11-01-2017 2:21pm

If they need to use body hair then it tests for the previous 12 months.

meeky · 11-01-2017 2:36pm

Homer01 wrote: »

If they need to use body hair then it tests for the previous 12 months.

Yeah was just reading up on it there an you are Correct. Perhaps immediate cessation is the way to go then.

It's a pity I enjoy sitting in watching movies and playing games instead of going out and getting blocked on some of those nice taxable drugs. But hey ho that's an argument for another day and I'll do what has to be done.

doncop · 11-01-2017 3:17pm

Just heard that hotel GV are "urgently" looking to recruit more trainers! Surely that gives us a bit of hope that a new campaign is just around the corner.

Timetravel · 11-01-2017 3:22pm

doncop wrote: »

Just heard that hotel GV are "urgently" looking to recruit more trainers! Surely that gives us a bit of hope that a new campaign is just around the corner.

The first intake of 2015 campaign is only started in garnerville this month

doncop · 11-01-2017 3:24pm

Timetravel wrote: »

doncop wrote: »

Just heard that hotel GV are "urgently" looking to recruit more trainers! Surely that gives us a bit of hope that a new campaign is just around the corner.

The first intake of 2015 campaign is only started in garnerville this month

Do you think we will see a new campaign within the next couple of months ?

Pottergirl16 · 11-01-2017 3:25pm

They test 3cm of hair which equates to roughly 3 months.

Banterbus28 · 11-01-2017 3:25pm

Does anyone know whether you are paid NITA whilst in or Garnerville or is it only after you have passed out and attested as a constable?

Homer01 · 11-01-2017 3:29pm

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Does anyone know whether you are paid NITA whilst in or Garnerville or is it only after you have passed out and attested as a constable?

As soon as you start in GV.

Banterbus28 · 11-01-2017 3:32pm

For us youngens that'd not a bad wage for a uni drop out lol

Timetravel · 11-01-2017 3:34pm

doncop wrote: »

Do you think we will see a new campaign within the next couple of months ?

Yea probably soon I think

recruit099 · 11-01-2017 4:54pm

Meant to be starting at the end of January my mate in the police is trying to find out more for me

Razor3677 · 11-01-2017 5:05pm

Hopefully we here some news in the next coming weeks, it's good to see other newbies here too as well as me. Hopefully it'll make the boards more active

Banterbus28 · 11-01-2017 8:45pm

Its noce to have a supprt network outside of friends and family.

Razor3677 · 11-01-2017 9:45pm

Indeed it is, I also don't think I would know about half of what goes on during recruitment without the guys on here, glad I found this board and hopefully it helps us progress through the stages

Goonerdee · 12-01-2017 10:02am

Razor3677 wrote: »

Hopefully we here some news in the next coming weeks, it's good to see other newbies here too as well as me. Hopefully it'll make the boards more active

I'm hoping fifth time lucky!

Banterbus28 · 12-01-2017 3:37pm

Just keep swimming ....

We'll all get there, took my step dad 6 attempts so if it takes me less i'm gonna rub it in his face lol

theorem · 13-01-2017 2:28am

Really cannot wait for the new campaign to start. I dropped out of university recently and have reapplied, but if I get far enough in the campaign with a good AC score then I may take the chance and see if I make it to Garnerville. Have had a wee bout of depression which I'm getting treated for at the minute (medication), would this disqualify me from passing the medical if I am better by that stage?

C3POPO · 13-01-2017 12:42pm

theorem wrote: »

Really cannot wait for the new campaign to start. I dropped out of university recently and have reapplied, but if I get far enough in the campaign with a good AC score then I may take the chance and see if I make it to Garnerville. Have had a wee bout of depression which I'm getting treated for at the minute (medication), would this disqualify me from passing the medical if I am better by that stage?

Unfortunately, the answer is "it depends"! It will be individually assessed at the medical stage so you will have to go through the process before you find out.

Homer01 · 13-01-2017 2:43pm

theorem wrote: »

Really cannot wait for the new campaign to start. I dropped out of university recently and have reapplied, but if I get far enough in the campaign with a good AC score then I may take the chance and see if I make it to Garnerville. Have had a wee bout of depression which I'm getting treated for at the minute (medication), would this disqualify me from passing the medical if I am better by that stage?

As said above it really does depend. Have a look at the link below which is the Home Office Guidelines.

My advice is to bring as much information as possible to your medical. If you can get a letter from GP, etc. saying they have no issues and can add further information then all the better.

The medical team can only assess on what info you provide so the more you can give the better.

Good luck!!

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-recruitment-standards-medical-standards-for-police-recruitment

R007 · 13-01-2017 2:53pm

theorem wrote: »

Really cannot wait for the new campaign to start. I dropped out of university recently and have reapplied, but if I get far enough in the campaign with a good AC score then I may take the chance and see if I make it to Garnerville. Have had a wee bout of depression which I'm getting treated for at the minute (medication), would this disqualify me from passing the medical if I am better by that stage?

I would say if it is a single episode due for a specific reason you would be fine however, if it's ongoing treatment/recurring I think you may encounter some issues at medical. PSNI may be different when it comes to depression due to the firearms.

I believe I remember hearing on the Nolan show about an officer who said he hid his depression from the police as he knew he would have been taken off normal duties and would have had his gun removed.

Banterbus28 · 13-01-2017 4:41pm

Go have a chat with your GP they have your best interests at heart, explain to them what yoh want to do and your concerns. They will 100% foght your corner if they believe that the depression would harm a career in the police.

Bilko99 · 14-01-2017 10:15am

Hello all :-)New to the forum and this will be my first application. With regards to mentoring, has anyone been mentored for this campaign or previous campaigns?

Banterbus28 · 14-01-2017 10:56am

Be careful with mentoring some folk will rip you off. The problem is most good mentors work on word of mouth. If you k ow anyone who is in the police or ex-police they will point you in the right direction.

Bilko99 · 14-01-2017 11:00am

Yes that's what I'm gathering. My problem is, I don't have the contacts that some others have who have relations in the police

PSNI Recruitment 2017

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