Clerical Officer in Prison Service

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.

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?

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..

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

Larkinage wrote: »

Anyone hear anything yet ?

Nope

Larkinage wrote:

Anyone hear anything yet ?

No nothing yet

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

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

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

Jameson Attractive Magnet wrote: »

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

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.

weadick wrote: »

Anyone actually get word where they are in the panel?

No doesn't give a panel number which is silly

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

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

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

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

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

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!

sineads80 wrote: »

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

the email is very confusing!

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.

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

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.

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

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