PSNI Recruitment (Archived)

mickey2186 · 08-02-2008 12:08PM

Was chatting with my GP today..said he called OH last week, but no one returned his call. Seems like they just do eveything by the book!

Mickey2186.

colt19 · 08-02-2008 01:36PM

hi does anyone know when consensia post out the feedback from the assesment centre?
and does anyone know if and when they contact references?

MartinC2006 · 08-02-2008 02:29PM

I think they said March for feedback?

They most likely won't contact your referee's from what I gather.

Martin.

colt19 · 08-02-2008 03:21PM

thanks martin, u really do know ur stuff on this!

goodcopbadcop · 08-02-2008 06:21PM

MartinC2006 wrote: »

I think they said March for feedback?

They most likely won't contact your referee's from what I gather.

Martin.

first letter i got said it would be before feb, then the one i got to say there was admin changes said it would be before the end of feb.

justaquestion · 08-02-2008 06:48PM

sent appeal letter of last night with docs evidence to support. what is getting to me is the fact that the single reason for failure was
"body mass outside standards for this competition"
it is their mistake. they measured me four centimetres shorter than i am. if they had measured proplerly it would have said "you have passed". as said before, they expect me to do all the running. :mad:
i have a feeling that they might say ive failed anyway even if they are proved wrong, saying i had failed on something else.

anyway cest la vie

MartinC2006 · 08-02-2008 07:11PM

Justaquestion, don’t worry!

The whole point of an appeal is to rectify mistakes should they occur. You can clearly show your BMI is within the ranges required so I think you’ll be fine.
The PSNI have to be seen as transparent and impartial with things like this so I doubt they’ll just fail you arbitrarily

In regard to the PCA, a lot of service’s in England require recruits to do this at the medical stage so it’s no big deal.

Good luck and keep your chin up.

Goodcopbadcop, you could be right as I seemed to recall the gentleman at my AC saying March but I have a head like a sive!

Martin.

mickey2186 · 08-02-2008 08:44PM

Justaquestion,

When the nurse measured my height she told me my measurement before it was entered on the form, so I knew she was correct!

Is there anything else you think they may fail you on??

I'm sure you appeal will be fine!

BTW is there any further action you can take above an appeal?

Mickey2186

Shield · 08-02-2008 09:01PM

Wanalaugh wrote: »

Where ever did Mr PSNI disappear to guys?

I didn't disappear guys. I'm still here, but work has us all very busy these days. I get a lot of PMs and have to read all the posts in this forum, so I may not post that often in here simply because questions are being answered (very well in a lot of cases) by you forum users. I'm very happy that the forum is thriving the way it is, but if anyone has any queries they would like ONLY me to answer then drop me a PM or ask on-thread.

goodcopbadcop · 11-02-2008 12:46PM

for those who asked before when the next campaign was it will be announced in spring 2008 (dates yet to be announced)

off the consensia website so its official, keep a look out.

justaquestion · 11-02-2008 01:35PM

phoned oh today to make sure my appeal letter was received. should know within 2 weeks. fingers crossed

jam121 · 11-02-2008 05:05PM

hi guys

i got my start date for 16 march 2008 campaign 13...happy days!!!!!!!!:)

Lettho · 11-02-2008 05:51PM

congratulations jam121 or should I say 'jammie!!' When did you get the call?

jim2008 · 11-02-2008 06:16PM

jam121 wrote: »

hi guys

i got my start date for 16 march 2008 campaign 13...happy days!!!!!!!!:)

Well done mate you must be delighted. What was your number in the pool?Just interested to see how far up the list they are.

goodcopbadcop · 11-02-2008 06:34PM

well done! must be good getting the call up, nothing jammy about it im sure you did well to get to where you are.

jam121 · 11-02-2008 07:09PM

thanks guys...im really nervous now!! they seem to be moving quicker now

mickey2186 · 11-02-2008 07:15PM

Well done Jam121. I'm sure you will really enjoy it.

Did you have any issues with your medical or was it plain sailing??

Mickey2186.

MartinC2006 · 11-02-2008 11:05PM

Well done Jam! Are you excited?

justaquestion · 12-02-2008 06:05PM

hi guys,
as some of you know i sent my appeal letter on thur and they received it yesterday. they called me today and asked me to come up thursday and have bmi remeasured. i asked the guy if bmi is ok do i pass and he said yes. he said they were looking to get me into march 16th intake. bmi currently 28 so well within limit. heres hoping.

might be seeing you soon jam121

mickey2186 · 12-02-2008 07:11PM

Justaquestion,

That's good news!!

Just take some laxatives for the next day or so and you will lose another few pounds!! LOL:)

Mickey2186.

justaquestion · 12-02-2008 07:24PM

already on it mickey lol

MartinC2006 · 12-02-2008 08:18PM

Excellent news!

Have a good dinner the night before to make sure you have a bowel movement in the morning. Have a light breakfast, wear a tracksuit as aposed to Jeans and not much in the way of fluids on the day. Make sure you stand really upright when your height is being taken and be sure to note the result yourself.

I'm sure you'll be grand!

Good luck.

Martin.

justaquestion · 12-02-2008 10:09PM

PSNI

i thought this was answered before but i couldnt find the post. its in regards to locations and where we will be based.
all things going to plan ill be starting next month. what are the rules around locations. how many can you pick and decline etc etc

MartinC2006 · 12-02-2008 10:31PM

Justaquestion,

I know your question wasn’t directed at me and I’m not qualified to answer but I may be able to help a little. From what PSNI has told me and what I’ve read I think it works like this;

Around 10 weeks you can elect 4 DCU’s in rank order where you would like to be stationed.
The day before attestation you find out which district you have been allocated.
Nothing is guaranteed but they try to give everyone their first choice.

Factors which may affect this seem to be marital status, house ownership etc. If you are young, have no mortgage and single you are less likely to get your first choice than a married home owner with dependants.

Hope that makes sense.

Martin.

justaquestion · 12-02-2008 11:13PM

yeah thanks a lot . much appreciated. i have a child under a year and live with him and my fiance so i think its dependants. we dont mind moving, we just dont want to move to derry

Shield · 13-02-2008 02:42AM

It's exactly what MartinC2006 said. You get to request 4 DCUs in order of preference.

justaquestion wrote: »

PSNI

i thought this was answered before but i couldnt find the post. its in regards to locations and where we will be based.
all things going to plan ill be starting next month. what are the rules around locations. how many can you pick and decline etc etc

Lettho · 13-02-2008 09:44AM

I got a call yesterday from PSNI, but I missed it and the girl who rang is off today!! No-one else can tell me anything, have to wait for her to ring me. Do you think I can get my hopes up??????

Lettho · 13-02-2008 11:11AM

I just got confirmation - I'm in - starting 16th March!!!!!

colt19 · 13-02-2008 11:21AM

congratulations letto, all ur waitin is over, lucky u! hope u dont mind me asking but what place were u in the merit pool?

Lettho · 13-02-2008 11:33AM

don't know if we are supposed to put exact no. on -but I'm lower than 250 and higher than 200 and from non-RC background

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