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Clerical Officer in Prison Service

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  • Registered Users Posts: 21 LauraG321


    lego.andi wrote: »
    Hi
    Did they say anything about the location? I know it will be a training in Portlaoise.
    Thanks

    Sorry for the late reply!
    I asked about Dublin locations and they just said it will more than likely be offered somewhere close to your area, or you may be able to request somewhere if you are selected.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 LauraG321


    Has anyone else had their interview yet? Or maybe heard anything back?


  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭lego.andi


    LauraG321 wrote: »
    Has anyone else had their interview yet? Or maybe heard anything back?

    I will get mine on Thursday. Nervous. 1 example for each compeyency enough?


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Interview tomorrow feeling nervous

    Its it based on

    Teamwork, customer service & communication skills

    Delivery of results, managing and processing info

    Drive and commitment

    Specislist knowledge expertise and self development


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 BlueCorra


    I had my interview 2 weeks ago. Was told that Friday 6th Dec the last interview will be held and we should hear from them this week or at the latest on week ending 22.12.
    My interview was straight forward, they did ask few specific questions ie: PCO duties, safety, what do I know about prison service etc.


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Had interview today person from IPS was fine.
    Person from public jobs a little more particular was told people would know before Christmas.
    5 weeks training total. 3 in portlaoise 2 in a Dublin prison.
    They seemed to be big on what programs you know., word excel etc.

    Was told plenty of opportunities to rise in ranks


  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭lego.andi


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Had interview today person from IPS was fine.
    Person from public jobs a little more particular was told people would know before Christmas.
    5 weeks training total. 3 in portlaoise 2 in a Dublin prison.
    They seemed to be big on what programs you know., word excel etc.

    Was told plenty of opportunities to rise in ranks


    Thanks for sharing info. I have it tomorrow. Nervous..


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭job seeker


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Had interview today person from IPS was fine.
    Person from public jobs a little more particular was told people would know before Christmas.
    5 weeks training total. 3 in portlaoise 2 in a Dublin prison.
    They seemed to be big on what programs you know., word excel etc.

    Was told plenty of opportunities to rise in ranks

    I wonder would that 5 weeks of training put off many people? It’s not easy if you’ve got a family!


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    job seeker wrote: »
    I wonder would that 5 weeks of training put off many people? It’s not easy if you’ve got a family!

    Especially if its starting at basic pay scale dont see why training cant be dont in Dublin since all roles are Dublin based


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  • Registered Users Posts: 26 Larkinage


    Anyone hear anything yet ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭lego.andi


    Larkinage wrote: »
    Anyone hear anything yet ?

    Nope


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Mrsd2019


    Does anyone know how many potential posts will be available? Has there been a 2nd batch of interviews


  • Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭2006


    Larkinage wrote:
    Anyone hear anything yet ?

    No nothing yet


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Mrsd2019 wrote: »
    Does anyone know how many potential posts will be available? Has there been a 2nd batch of interviews

    Why would there be a second batch of interviews


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Mrsd2019


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Why would there be a second batch of interviews

    For normal clerical jobs I thought there could be a few batches of interviews, say if the there wasn’t enough successful candidates in the first batch of 131


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  • Registered Users Posts: 21 LauraG321


    lego.andi wrote: »
    Nope

    Nothing yet


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Djobs123


    Still waiting to hear, had been told it should be this week we find out and presuming offices will close Friday


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 BlueCorra


    I’m pretty sure it will be Friday 4pm


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Djobs123 wrote: »
    Still waiting to hear, had been told it should be this week we find out and presuming offices will close Friday

    All government departments close on Monday


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Royal87 wrote: »
    All government departments close on Monday

    Since when ?
    Every dept Ive been in has-been open the 24th.
    Albeit only for s few hours


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  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Since when ?
    Every dept Ive been in has-been open the 24th.
    Albeit only for s few hours

    Well public jobs will close at 5pm Monday.
    Have it on previous correspondence for another current campaign.
    Dont shoot the messenger


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Emails out i passed interview


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Only 20 people been taken on!!!

    Even tho i reached qualifying standard i still get nothing unless circumstances change and my application comes in line for consideration.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭weadick


    Anyone actually get word where they are in the panel?


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    weadick wrote: »
    Anyone actually get word where they are in the panel?

    No doesn't give a panel number which is silly


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Mrsd2019


    Royal87 wrote: »
    No doesn't give a panel number which is silly

    Is it not based on your original merit ? I’m in the 90’s so that’s me out! Assumed there would be a lot more positions


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Mrsd2019 wrote: »
    Is it not based on your original merit ? I’m in the 90’s so that’s me out! Assumed there would be a lot more positions

    Not sure but lady from IPS told me they really need pco taking on 20 between all of Dublin prisons is nothing


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Djobs123


    It’s on your original merit, surprised only 20 on offer tho


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Djobs123 wrote: »
    It’s on your original merit, surprised only 20 on offer tho

    Yea seems abit of a joke to be honest.

    Might go ahead and apply for prison officer


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Local94


    It’s actually a new order of merit. I rang them as soon as the results were out. I Moved up the panel about 20 places after interview and made the cut


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  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Local94 wrote: »
    It’s actually a new order of merit. I rang them as soon as the results were out. I Moved up the panel about 20 places after interview and made the cut

    How come you dont get a order of merit in email then. Who do you contact


  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭lego.andi


    Local94 wrote: »
    It’s actually a new order of merit. I rang them as soon as the results were out. I Moved up the panel about 20 places after interview and made the cut

    Congrats.

    What number did you ring if may I ask?
    They should send out the new order of merit.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Local94


    lego.andi wrote: »
    Congrats.

    What number did you ring if may I ask?
    They should send out the new order of merit.

    I just rang the general number on the PAS website. I think it’s 018587400
    I just asked where I came. It closes at 5:30 though


  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭lego.andi


    Local94 wrote: »
    I just rang the general number on the PAS website. I think it’s 018587400
    I just asked where I came. It closes at 5:30 though

    Thanks. I will try tomorrow. Very curious 🀔


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 LauraG321


    Did everyone get the same email about been in consideration? Did anyone get told if they got the job or not?
    Bit unsure of what's to happen next from that email


  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭lego.andi


    LauraG321 wrote: »
    Did everyone get the same email about been in consideration? Did anyone get told if they got the job or not?
    Bit unsure of what's to happen next from that email

    Candidates placed at 1 to 20 on the order of merit are now under consideration subject to clearance by the Irish Prison Service.



    Your application will now be processed through the clearance stage by the Irish Prison Service to check that you fulfil all the requirements governing the competition, including qualifications, health and character.



    The Irish Prison Service will be in contact with you shortly with regards to this.

    That's mine


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Mrsd2019


    lego.andi wrote: »
    Candidates placed at 1 to 20 on the order of merit are now under consideration subject to clearance by the Irish Prison Service.



    Your application will now be processed through the clearance stage by the Irish Prison Service to check that you fulfil all the requirements governing the competition, including qualifications, health and character.



    The Irish Prison Service will be in contact with you shortly with regards to this.

    That's mine
    Sounds like you are in the 20 so!


  • Registered Users Posts: 25 sineads80


    lego.andi wrote: »
    Candidates placed at 1 to 20 on the order of merit are now under consideration subject to clearance by the Irish Prison Service.



    Your application will now be processed through the clearance stage by the Irish Prison Service to check that you fulfil all the requirements governing the competition, including qualifications, health and character.



    The Irish Prison Service will be in contact with you shortly with regards to this.

    That's mine

    Mine too.... Does that mean all are being sent for clearance regardless of placing?!


  • Registered Users Posts: 8 Rossie2019


    sineads80 wrote: »
    Mine too.... Does that mean all are being sent for clearance regardless of placing?!
    the email is very confusing!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Mrsd2019 wrote: »
    Sounds like you are in the 20 so!

    I got this too not everyone could be in top 20 makes no sense


  • Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭2006


    Royal87 wrote:
    I got this too not everyone could be in top 20 makes no sense


    No not everyone is in the top 20,I past the interview but mine reads as below

    Candidates placed at 1 to 20 on the order of merit are now under consideration subject to clearance by the Irish Prison Service.
     
    Should circumstance arise that your application comes in line for consideration you will be contacted by the Irish Prison Service.  In that event, your application will be processed through the clearance stage to check that you fulfil all the requirements governing the competition, including health and character.  Change of address should be notified to us immediately in writing.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 LauraG321


    Mine is the same email as yous posted too. I found it confusing! Going to give them a call tomorrow and hopefully they'll explain what will happen next


  • Registered Users Posts: 8 Rossie2019


    LauraG321 wrote: »
    Mine is the same email as yous posted too. I found it confusing! Going to give them a call tomorrow and hopefully they'll explain what will happen next

    I took it as your not in the top 20 but your still on the panel to get a post if it opens again based on your number from the merit before the interview.. not sure if right I’m saying that


  • Registered Users Posts: 8 Rossie2019


    If anyone rings public jobs today can you let us know how you get on interested to know what the email means


  • Registered Users Posts: 26 Larkinage


    Rossie2019 wrote: »
    If anyone rings public jobs today can you let us know how you get on interested to know what the email means

    Just rang them. I was placed in the 120s before the interview and I'm now in the 60s. The lady on the phone wasn't sure how quick it would be moving. Considering they've only called the first 20 I wouldn't be too hopeful. Definitely worth calling to see where you've placed following the interview though.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭2006


    Rossie2019 wrote:
    If anyone rings public jobs today can you let us know how you get on interested to know what the email means

    Larkinage wrote:
    Just rang them. I was placed in the 120s before the interview and I'm now in the 60s. The lady on the phone wasn't sure how quick it would be moving. Considering they've only called the first 20 I wouldn't be too hopeful. Definitely worth calling to see where you've placed following the interview though.

    Rang this morning I'm also in the 60's 🀞


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Mrsd2019


    Larkinage wrote: »
    Just rang them. I was placed in the 120s before the interview and I'm now in the 60s. The lady on the phone wasn't sure how quick it would be moving. Considering they've only called the first 20 I wouldn't be too hopeful. Definitely worth calling to see where you've placed following the interview though.
    I phoned just there and the lady was so rude wouldn’t give me and Info and told me to email. So frustrating


  • Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭lego.andi


    Mrsd2019 wrote: »
    I phoned just there and the lady was so rude wouldn’t give me and Info and told me to email. So frustrating

    Same here. I was told to email to Specialistrecruitment@publicjobs.ie
    I hope get it soon.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 LauraG321


    Just rang and was told they only give information through email?


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Mrsd2019


    Feel bad now I just emailed and they came back straight away, I’m 40 so still unsure where that leaves things


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