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Prison officer recruitment 2018

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    #1022
    JKerova1
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭JKerova1


    Anyone know when the next round of interviews is?


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    #1023
    po candidate
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭po candidate


    Anyone from June 2018 interviews get an offer? I interviewed in June and have everything else done, waiting on clearance! Have decent sized family, all live in Ireland. I've only had two addresses, both in Ireland. I've no convictions or anything.

    Has anyone heard any issues/refusals with vetting?


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    #1024
    Gmanno1
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Gmanno1


    farrelly90 wrote: »
    Have you not got your medical either? Please god in the next few weeks.

    Doing a bit of sprint training, mainly just trying to do the 600 meters in under 3 mins. I know it will be 15 meter dashes but I know a lad who’s in the college at the moment and he done the same.

    Yeah I'm doing the same, 600 meter in under 3 min.

    I got my medical and I've sent it in


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    #1025
    DuckHuntMadra
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭DuckHuntMadra


    If I could offer some advice, no lifting for a few days before. Lactic acid will make it feel like you have concrete in your thighs. Eat well and often, drink plenty of water and please work on your turns on the shuttles.


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    #1026
    JKerova1
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭JKerova1


    Any former PASO's (Prison Admin Support Officers) apply for this?


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    #1027
    Jakeren7
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Jakeren7


    farrelly90 wrote: »
    I’m low 200’s on OOM but still haven’t got date for medical. Anyone else waiting?

    Im In the 160's and havent heard about medical yet


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    #1028
    farrelly90
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭farrelly90


    Jakeren7 wrote: »
    Im In the 160's and havent heard about medical yet

    Hopefully we hear about it soon enough. Mad to just get it over and done with.


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    #1029
    Paddy 42
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Paddy 42


    So did a little experiment regarding the PCT.
    I wanted to compare the bleep test which is very similar running between two points 15 meters apart and requiring you to reach level 5.4 in 3 minutes:30seconds.
    Then I did the the PCT test 40 X 15 meter shuttles requiring you to achieve the same time of 3 minutes :30 seconds.
    My analysis is I think that the PCT test is slightly more difficult.


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    #1030
    Paddy 42
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Paddy 42


    You get 7 seconds per shuttle run over 15 meters on the bleep test compares to 5 seconds per shuttle over 15 meters on the PCT .
    That is the reason why the PCT is slightly harder and on my calculations it probably works out at a few shuttles lees as well probably 35 compares to PCT 40.


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    #1031
    1990siobhan
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭1990siobhan


    Hi, Just wondering has anyone in the 300's got called for interview yet??

    Thanks
    Patiently waiting too see will i make the cut


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    #1032
    StefanSage
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭StefanSage


    Has anyone who received a verbal confirmation of the job offer received a contract yet? It seems like a full month has passed since the first PCT of 2018 campaign and the next class starts in early December.


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    #1033
    User2206
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭User2206


    1990siobhan wrote: »
    Hi, Just wondering has anyone in the 300's got called for interview yet??

    Thanks
    Patiently waiting too see will i make the cut

    Hey, I’m in around the 370’s and haven’t been called yet if that’s help you! The wait is ridiculous. Garda campaign is moving much quicker than this one :(


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    #1034
    Warden13
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Warden13


    Ah lads relax did my aptitude back in 2001, got called for interview in 2006. What's for you won't go by you.


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    #1035
    SHANES1990
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭SHANES1990


    Best of luck to everyone doing there Pcts tomorrow in portlaoise 🙂 God knows Im gonna need it ðŸ·


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    #1036
    Gmanno1
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Gmanno1


    SHANES1990 wrote: »
    Best of luck to everyone doing there Pcts tomorrow in portlaoise 🙂 God knows Im gonna need it ðŸ·

    Best of luck


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    #1037
    Paddy 42
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Paddy 42


    How did those of you who did the PCT today find it?


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    #1038
    User2206
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭User2206


    For those waiting on interviews I contacted PAS and was told that next batch of interviews are to take place mid to late December but no dates confirmed yet so that would mean invitations to book for interview should be out by the end of this month start of next id say :)


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    #1039
    farrelly90
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭farrelly90


    How did the PCT go for the people who done it?


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    #1040
    SHANES1990
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭SHANES1990


    All 22 of us passed on the last pct got those wondering.. just make sure you can run at a decent pace for 5+ mins straight for the toughest test and be able to turn quickly and run opposite direction. Best of luck


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    #1041
    Paddy 42
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Paddy 42


    Congratulations to all who successfully passed the PCT. Have ye been given a contract offer now and start date?


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    #1042
    Loopy18
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Loopy18


    Has anybody from the 2018 campaign had an issue with BMI being over whilest being perfectly fit & healthy, enough to do the fitness test. If your over too much is it a fail or referral to CMO? Tnx


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    #1043
    Stephenwrx
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Stephenwrx


    Loopy18 wrote: »
    Has anybody from the 2018 campaign had an issue with BMI being over whilest being perfectly fit & healthy, enough to do the fitness test. If your over too much is it a fail or referral to CMO? Tnx


    I stand to be corrected but it can’t be the end of the line .. Ive heard of rugby players that had similar issues but I’m afraid I don’t know the exact process, I’d imagine they will contact you.I think there was reference to a cheater step test to see if your fit enough to partake in th Pct ..


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    #1044
    Allo1976
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Allo1976


    If your bmi is over 30 you will need to attend the cmo and pass a step test.


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    #1045
    DuckHuntMadra
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭DuckHuntMadra


    Loopy18 wrote: »
    Has anybody from the 2018 campaign had an issue with BMI being over whilest being perfectly fit & healthy, enough to do the fitness test. If your over too much is it a fail or referral to CMO? Tnx

    No not the end of the line at all, you will be asked to perform and extra test called a chapter step test. Which will highlight that you are fit and able. Good luck!


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    #1046
    Stephenwrx
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Stephenwrx


    Check your emails,pct on dec 6th


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    #1047
    Jakeren7
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Jakeren7


    Stephenwrx wrote: »
    Check your emails,pct on dec 6th

    Can i ask are your from the june interview batch. Thanks


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    #1048
    farrelly90
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭farrelly90


    Hi is there anyone still waiting to hear when their medical is?


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    #1049
    Stephenwrx
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Stephenwrx


    Jakeren7 wrote: »
    Can i ask are your from the june interview batch. Thanks

    No I did my interview in late July


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    #1050
    Fabio_1988
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭Fabio_1988


    Stephenwrx wrote: »
    Check your emails,pct on dec 6th

    Well lad, just wondering roughly what your OOM is? Thanks


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    #1051
    Jakeren7
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Jakeren7


    Stephenwrx wrote: »
    No I did my interview in late July

    So did i but i have heard nothing what OOM were you


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