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2021 Applicants - Merit List

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  • #1742
    forumnewbie21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭forumnewbie21


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121773919#Comment_121773919

    He said it in an email to all current officers and staff. That's where I saw it anyway, maybe mse2020 is the same 😊



  • #1743
    Starsky1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭Starsky1


    Does anyone know is there a copy of the vetting form online to see what all is asked?



  • #1744
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    There isn’t the exact vetting form online but there is a form with the vetting criteria ie tattoo policy, driving offences etc.



  • #1745
    Narwahls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭Narwahls


    You can look up the CTC form I believe but not the psni one, there’s a bit of overlap psni ones a lot smaller



  • #1746
    kaligsd65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭kaligsd65


    Does anybody know what they do in induction?


    I assume uniform, briefs, drug test (or is that when we get to gv) and just general admin stuff really?



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  • #1747
    Madrid250
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭Madrid250


    Induction is approx 1 month before you start GV. You get a few talks from Staff, Sgts etc.

    Youll also get fitted for your uniform ie Kit Belt, Forage Cap etc. And fitted for your Body Armour.

    Drug testing is your medical so this won’t happen on Induction Day.

    You also get what District you are going to when you finish GV.


    I am out of GV a few months now and in Station. If anyone in this forum has any questions feel free to ask or PM.



  • #1748
    Newsoph3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Newsoph3


    On the vetting forms do we have to put down our entire employment history? I can’t remember supervisors names from 20 years ago 🫣

    or am I reading this wrong?



  • #1749
    Newsoph3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Newsoph3


    Also what is a sponsor?



  • #1750
    Dario Nutty Tenor
    Posts: 0 ✭ Dario Nutty Tenor


    @Madrid250 how do they tell you your district? Do you get like a pack and it just says it or do you get called into a meeting room and told in person or?

    Also do you make your preferences when welcome pack comes out? When you did it were all available?



  • #1751
    georgie1305
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭georgie1305


    Did you get the station you wanted Madrid?



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  • #1752
    williamhicks999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭williamhicks999


    They’ll probably call out your name and service number then tell you your district. You get to pick 4 you’d like but to be honest they’ll send you wherever they want haha I didn’t get any of my preferences.

    close to the end of GV they’ll ask what station you’d prefer in your district and you’ll get allocated one. Again I didn’t get my preferred option. Happy enough where I am now though. You can technically move within your district in the first 3 years but it’s probably not that easy and won’t look great to your current section/station. you’re committed to your district for 3 years then you can request a move. If recruitment is frozen you can be waiting a long time. It’s a hard job at times but I can’t imagine going back to a desk job.



  • #1753
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The way you said they can send you anywhere. Is it literally anywhere? Say someone lived in Ards & North Down District, would they not bat an eyelid sending you to Fermanagh & Omagh District?



  • #1754
    williamhicks999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭williamhicks999


    In theory yes but I’d imagine they wouldn’t. You can appeal your district as well if it really is an issue. You don’t really hear of people having to travel much longer than 1 hour each way.



  • #1755
    georgie1305
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭georgie1305


    1 hour each way is still ridiculous in my eyes.

    2 hours a day commuting 🤢🤢



  • #1756
    crazyfire999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 219 ✭✭crazyfire999


    Welcome to the real world 😂



  • #1757
    Dario Nutty Tenor
    Posts: 0 ✭ Dario Nutty Tenor


    Was talking to a Constable in newtownabbey station who told me his mate from GV lives in newtownabbey and has to travel to Strand Road.

    The guy that travels car shares with people but issue there is if they’re held on you’re screwed…



  • #1758
    williamhicks999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭williamhicks999


    Aye I travel 2+ hours per day. You just get used to it. Reality of the job is you’re going to have to travel you’ll be lucky if it’s under 45 minutes each way.



  • #1759
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Is there a minimum distance requirement you have to be from your home that you can work? Obviously you cant work in the district you live, but could you be in the next one over?



  • #1760
    georgie1305
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭georgie1305


    Is fuel costs supplemented in some way if they do?



  • #1761
    Dario Nutty Tenor
    Posts: 0 ✭ Dario Nutty Tenor


    @Anonymous4321 You can work in your home district I believe. I think unless you raise security concerns yourself they’re not going to think about it. Used to see a girl who lived in Antrim who’s dad also worked in Antrim (steeple)



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  • #1762
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121783920#Comment_121783920

    I was thinking I would just use my NITA for fuel as it’s just part of being a police officer.



  • #1763
    williamhicks999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭williamhicks999


    No support for fuel unfortunately. Don’t think there are any rules about working in your own district but I personally wouldn’t want to. Might be awkward standing in line at Tesco with someone you’ve arrested the night before. There’s nothing to stop you moving close to your station once you’ve been given it. You’ve 3 years at your first station so if you’re renting that’s an option. Bit harder if you’re settled or have family etc.



  • #1764
    georgie1305
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭georgie1305


    I have a friend who serves in his home district also



  • #1765
    georgie1305
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭georgie1305


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121783949#Comment_121783949

    NITA is a supplement for the living changes and precautions you take for the difference in personal security over here. Nothing to do with fuel.


    Basically danger money



  • #1766
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121784174#Comment_121784174

    Yes i know what it is. But apart from buying a ring doorbell or something what else can you do. Therefore getting 3 or so grand annually wouldn't be too bad if you used it for fuel.



  • #1767
    Dario Nutty Tenor
    Posts: 0 ✭ Dario Nutty Tenor


    I guess as well if you’re varying your route to work and going longer = using more fuel, so basically is for precautions!



  • #1768
    ASM1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭ASM1234


    You find out at the start of the course now what district you are going to (To many quitting after being trained and not wanting to travel) From my course only 1 or 2 really got shafted with long distances. Everyone else got what they wanted



  • #1769
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    See once your first 3 years are completed. Can you immediately start to apply for any specialist group, or do you have to wait for them to internally advertise? Ie is it on a 1 in 1 out basis, or are they always looking for more people to join?



  • #1770
    Dario Nutty Tenor
    Posts: 0 ✭ Dario Nutty Tenor


    Interesting for anyone that ends up reserve as well; you attend induction for the course you’re reserve for and find out your district at that, so if you end up not being taken for that course you end up with ~2 months notice. You can also choose to turn down being brought forward to the first course so you can take the 2 months notice.



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  • #1771
    williamhicks999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭williamhicks999


    You can apply in advance. For example, You can apply for the fast track program while in probation, if the program starts after your probation ends. If that makes sense?

    With certain roles you can still remain in your district but if there is demand you can in theory also leave your district before your 3 years. It’s always going to be operational demand. The 2 year probation always needs to be completed first though.

    It’s easy to get carried away but once you’re in station it’s all about learning how to do the job. GV can only do so much to prepare you but it’s controlled and not real. You’ll learn the legislation and how to apply it but you’ll learn how to use it and the best way to use it when you’re in station.



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