PSNI Recruitment (Archived)

goodcopbadcop · 18-02-2008 04:03PM

theres more than one a year, theres been 3 so far this campaign!

greengloves · 18-02-2008 04:03PM

yea,but there lies the problem,when would i have to defer it to?is there not only one intake a year now?

greengloves · 18-02-2008 04:09PM

has there,i did not realise that i must say,i'm going to call them up tomorrow and try to get everything sorted!
i cant make it to the 3rd March induction,does anyone know if it would be ok if my parents went along and got the information for me?
psni,im guessing you are a police officer,can you tell me of the sporting opportunities available,i know they have a football team,is there a boxing team?and the gaelic team regularly play the garda?

goodcopbadcop · 18-02-2008 04:13PM

why did my reply get put in before your question, incase anyone is confused, no i dont read peoples minds...

goodcopbadcop · 18-02-2008 04:15PM

I would really doubt if your parents would be allowed to go for you, its the police your getting into, has to be some security measures in place, and having people represent you at inductions is more than likely going to be no go. ask and find out but anyway

greengloves · 18-02-2008 04:15PM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

why did my reply get put in before your question, incase anyone is confused, no i dont read peoples minds...

lol,yes you do,well just tell the police that,im sure you'll be a shoe-in for chief inspector.

justaquestion · 18-02-2008 04:24PM

greengloves wrote: »

yea,but there lies the problem,when would i have to defer it to?is there not only one intake a year now?

to reassure you greengloves. there are 440 places. only 50 per intake, so theres at least 8 maybe 9 intakes on this campaign.

any news goodcopbadcop

goodcopbadcop · 18-02-2008 04:26PM

unfortunately yes. The words no news is good news just wont wash anymore. Finally got an answer from recruitment about what is going on and i have a very high merit placing, so looks like it will be next campaign for me.

Still no offical word to say Im not getting in but the letter must surely just be a matter of time.

Shield · 18-02-2008 04:30PM

There's an intake every 5 weeks except for either June/July so the trainers can take holidays. Explain everything to Recruitment and they should be able to defer you so you can take your final exams in May.

You can't send the folks along on their own. That's not how the night works.

Yes, there's a boxing club open to you as soon as you join. The same applies with Gaelic football and whatever else tickles your fancy. I'll have to pass on the last question. Don't know how often they play the GS.

greengloves wrote: »

has there,i did not realise that i must say,i'm going to call them up tomorrow and try to get everything sorted!
i cant make it to the 3rd March induction,does anyone know if it would be ok if my parents went along and got the information for me?
psni,im guessing you are a police officer,can you tell me of the sporting opportunities available,i know they have a football team,is there a boxing team?and the gaelic team regularly play the garda?

Shield · 18-02-2008 04:33PM

Get your AC feedback and analyse it closely. Find out the areas you need to improve on. The fact that you got this far means you have a bunch of skills that many others don't have. All you have to do is refine them a little and you're in.

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

unfortunately yes. The words no news is good news just wont wash anymore. Finally got an answer from recruitment about what is going on and i have a very high merit placing, so looks like it will be next campaign for me.

Still no offical word to say Im not getting in but the letter must surely just be a matter of time.

colt19 · 18-02-2008 04:42PM

hi goodcopbadcop hope u dont mind me asking but high is your number? just wonderin cause im quite high and i still hope im in with a chance, even though i still have not had medical but have done vetting. have u done vetting?

goodcopbadcop · 18-02-2008 04:43PM

no vetting or medical for me. number was 800's

keeponrunnin · 18-02-2008 06:40PM

Hi all

So glad to get some up to date info on the psni recruitment thing!

Am in the latest campaign, have been through medical, failed on "body composition", went to gp and appealed stating that although my bmi is outside the "normal" range, I go to the gym 3 times per wk and play football twice a week, and that I feel that I would be fit enough.

Got a reply saying that my comments were noted and that they were offering me a chance to do a pca. having read through other postings i hope it's the gym circuit!

havent rang yet to get my merit pool no but what are the chances that i'll be offered a place in march / april?

Shield · 18-02-2008 06:53PM

Yes, the PCA is the gym circuit. 3 times in under 3:43 and you're in, although this is unfair because plenty of people fail it first time AFTER they've got through. Lots of sprint work ok mate?

keeponrunnin wrote: »

Hi all

So glad to get some up to date info on the psni recruitment thing!

Am in the latest campaign, have been through medical, failed on "body composition", went to gp and appealed stating that although my bmi is outside the "normal" range, I go to the gym 3 times per wk and play football twice a week, and that I feel that I would be fit enough.

Got a reply saying that my comments were noted and that they were offering me a chance to do a pca. having read through other postings i hope it's the gym circuit!

havent rang yet to get my merit pool no but what are the chances that i'll be offered a place in march / april?

keeponrunnin · 18-02-2008 07:05PM

Thanks - in terms of timings etc, i had until the 20th to say whether i wanted to do it, and have let them know that i'm going for it.will that put me in with a march or april intake?

thanks for the advice on sprint work - you now know why my user name is keepon runnin!

Shield · 18-02-2008 07:17PM

Most likely April although they keep a list of people on standby if others back out at the last minute, so they might put you on that as well. Running is fine, but it's the stopping and starting that catches people out in the PCA. Sprints on a rower are fantastic for preparing for it. Level 10, 10 x 1-minute sprints as fast as you can with 10 x 1-minute medium paced breaks in between each sprint to catch your air. Not easy.

keeponrunnin wrote: »

Thanks - in terms of timings etc, i had until the 20th to say whether i wanted to do it, and have let them know that i'm going for it.will that put me in with a march or april intake?

thanks for the advice on sprint work - you now know why my user name is keepon runnin!

keeponrunnin · 18-02-2008 07:35PM

Thanks again - back at gym tomorrow so will give it a go!

GEMMAT1984 · 19-02-2008 01:03PM

Could someone tell me what the process is when starting garnerville, how long do u live in?? And also i don't drive so i am relying on my dad for transport, do we get advanced driving course as i've failed twice on my
driving test this year due to my instructor bein a muppet and failing me for stupid things

Havent got my start date yet but passed my medical so just want to be prepared

MartinC2006 · 19-02-2008 02:42PM

GEMMAT1984 wrote: »

Could someone tell me what the process is when starting garnerville, how long do u live in?? And also i don't drive so i am relying on my dad for transport, do we get advanced driving course as i've failed twice on my
driving test this year due to my instructor bein a muppet and failing me for stupid things

Havent got my start date yet but passed my medical so just want to be prepared

The first 4 weeks are residential however they do let you out at the weekends.

No idea how the driving would work, I thought a license was essential? I can’t see you being allowed to do the response driving on R plates but I’m sure PSNI will clarify.

Martin.

greengloves · 19-02-2008 03:00PM

no,the license isn't essential,i don't have one and was offered a place in garnerville.although i have every intention to do my license during my training.
i just rang up the appointments department to talk about deferring my entry,they were rather crude and just told me to post off my confirmation letter.i've written out a wee explanation of why i can't start on March 16 and asked to basically be deferred until after May.i was told there is an intake every 5 weeks so 10 weeks time would be perfect for me.

GEMMAT1984 · 19-02-2008 05:02PM

Cheers

Thanks for that, puts my mind at rest

Shield · 19-02-2008 05:08PM

greengloves wrote: »

i just rang up the appointments department to talk about deferring my entry,they were rather crude and just told me to post off my confirmation letter.

I'm not surprised. For some reason, I'd say they were expecting your call. Remember that anything you post here can be read by anybody with internet access - that includes your soon-to-be employer.

greengloves · 19-02-2008 05:21PM

haha,yea i suppose you are right PSNI,i just really hope that they allow me to defer,id love the opportunity to work in the police,and i also think it would be beneficial to me and my soon-to-be employers that i had a degree.
i was reading up on that Police Federation thing PSNI,it sounds really good,alot of benefits. You say that "you will get injured",why is this?have you had many injuries?Thanks very much for your post on Garnerville,very helpful,it's a bit like boarding school isn't it.:D

brando08 · 19-02-2008 05:29PM

justaquestion wrote: »

seems to be quite a few of us in the forum going into this intake

ethan
martin
lettho
greengloves
justaquestion

am i missing anyone

Yes your missing me from that list!:D:D:D:D

Shield · 19-02-2008 05:34PM

greengloves wrote: »

You say that "you will get injured",why is this?have you had many injuries?

When you arrest some people, they don't take it too well. You'll get spat at, kicked, punched and headbutted. Women tend to bite and use their nails. Ask a cop in any country and you'll hear exactly the same thing.

Shield · 19-02-2008 05:35PM

Wow. Over 10% of you will already know each other through this forum... and you ALL owe me a drink!

brando08 wrote: »

Yes your missing me from that list!:D:D:D:D

MartinC2006 · 19-02-2008 05:44PM

Everyone knows the the March intake is where it's at

alanbelfast · 19-02-2008 06:05PM

just want to say well done to all you peeps out there that have got the thumbs up. 'well done' and yes i am sooooooo jealous. Still waiting on med date myself.
I have been up to high doh' waiting on med and actually went out and purchased a bp monitor lol.......Im well within the set pass mark thankfully. Got my eyes tested by consultant and got a report to back it up. Now worried about hearing. May go for hearing test to put mind at ease(and get report also) just for back up.

Again well done peeps

Alan

justaquestion · 19-02-2008 07:43PM

i was under the assumption the advanced driving course would get us our license automatically. am i wrong. is it ok not to have license.

MartinC2006 · 19-02-2008 08:02PM

You don't need a license to join it seems but I doubt you’d be allowed to take either the basic or response driving courses without first having a full UK license. I could be wrong though, best check with PSNI though.

Martin.

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