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PSNI Recruitment (Archived)

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  • #1232
    carlty888
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭carlty888


    That's the application off for Campaign 14. All the best for everyone else applying.


  • #1233
    justaquestion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭justaquestion


    good luck to the guys that are applying again. this forum is like a circle of life.


    to the guys that are in, jim, psni, martin, where are you getting these thick black socks. went round city centre for ages yesterday and could only find branded socks (ie puma etc) which arent allowed as they have to be plain. any ideas


  • #1234
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    Primark etc it cant be hard to find a pair of black socks. :D


  • #1235
    colt19
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭colt19


    sarcasm doesnt hep goodcopbadcop!
    ave u had a look www.armynavy.com they have good selection but £10 a pair


  • #1236
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    Its not sarcasim. Primark will 100% sell plain black socks.


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  • #1237
    justaquestion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭justaquestion


    goodcopbadcop wrote: »
    Its not sarcasim. Primark will 100% sell plain black socks.


    sounded sarcastic. thick black socks are required to prevent blisters. i hardly think primark socks (5 for £2.00) would do the job.

    i was in millets (outdoor shop) wasnt much there. ive just ordered online this second some thermal black socks which look quite thick. ebay so it was pretty cheap. 13.45 for 12


  • #1238
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    sorry for sounding sarcastic. I didnt notice you said they need to be thick, just assumed any plain black ones would do. Primark isnt going to to it then. Just try any outdoor specialist shops


  • #1239
    uncleneilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭uncleneilly


    phoned vetting section today and was told my vetting is now in final stages and shouldn`t be much longer dunno what to make of that hope all will be well,also decided to apply for campaign 14


  • #1240
    MartinC2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭MartinC2006


    Millets, Tiso or the Mighty Ebay!

    Be prepared to pack £3-5 a pair for decent ones.

    Off to the Doctor's on Tuesday to get a jab :(

    Martin.


  • #1241
    Ethan321
    Closed Accounts Posts: 96 ✭✭Ethan321


    Martin, i got your private msg but i cant seem to get my account to work properly to reply.
    If you send me a private msg i can get it through my normal email notification but cant msg back for some reason.
    If you send me your normal email addy i will email you from mine for convenience.

    By the way if any moderators or admin reading this can you see if there is a problem with my account as i cant access it. Thanks


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  • #1242
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,893 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Ethan321 - Sounds like you need the Helpdesk


  • #1243
    ciaran2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭ciaran2008


    Hey all,

    I’ve just applied for campaign 14 today and I know the age requirements and I understand that to be appointed you must be 18 by September but I am very worried that my age will have a very negative impact on my chances of making it into the merit pool. Even if I do make it this far no way would the Chief Constable select me for appointment as I am too young. . Still foing my A-Levels! Does anyone know of any other 18 year olds who have made it slected from the merit pool so far?:cool:


  • #1244
    ciaran2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭ciaran2008


    yea. . sorry for the mistakes above but should have previewed that message first. . im sure you get the message anyway:)


  • #1245
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,893 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Nobody can discriminate based on age. That's illegal. Once you meet the age requirements, you meet the age requirements. There was one young guy I know of who turned 19 when he was in training and was out on the streets while still a teenager.


  • #1246
    Ethan321
    Closed Accounts Posts: 96 ✭✭Ethan321


    Thanks psni, seems to be working now for some reason!:confused:

    As the subject of age, no an organisation like the psni definitely would not discriminate on any grounds.
    There is a girl starting training this intake is 19 so age isnt a barrier in any way.


  • #1247
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    I was 18 going through the last campaign and I dont think my age put my chances down, i just didnt score highly enough at the AC. Like psni said if you meet it then you meet it, the tests will decide if you make it to the merit list.


  • #1248
    CooperCop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭CooperCop


    Hey PSNI,

    Is it ok to phone recruitment and vetting for your status? I'm of the understanding that the letters sent out recently indicated not to phone Appointments for any info. This would lead me to believe that its ok to phone vetting?

    Do you know any different?


  • #1249
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,893 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Tricky one. They're not set up to deal with a whole lot of incoming calls. If you call, you're only adding to their workload and they are getting narky because it's slowing them down. Sure, you can call them, but expect a frosty reception.


  • #1250
    CooperCop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭CooperCop


    Thanks PSNI

    Once your in the merit pool and have passed all the relevant stages do you stay in the pool until a place is offered? I've a good merit pool no. just into the 300's and from a RC background.

    May just leave it another week to find out more info.


  • #1251
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,893 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Yes. You either get a merit pool number high enough to be offered a place, or you get flushed along with the other unsuccessfuls.

    With your community background and merit pool number, I'd be feeling good.

    ;)
    CooperCop wrote: »
    Thanks PSNI

    Once your in the merit pool and have passed all the relevant stages do you stay in the pool until a place is offered? I've a good merit pool no. just into the 300's and from a RC background.

    May just leave it another week to find out more info.


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  • #1252
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    Psni i applied again today, should i assume i have been flushed with the rest for this campaign at this point? I got merit pool letter last week and havent been told im unsuccessful. Not too bothered just wondering what the situation is.... campaign 14 all the way :D


  • #1253
    MartinC2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭MartinC2006


    Only 50-60 people out of the required 440 have started training out of this campaign.

    Why at this very early stage would you assume it’s all over?

    Good luck for 14 if 13 doesn’t work out for you!

    Martin.


  • #1254
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    No vetting or medical. i thought you would have to have been vetted by this time to be in with a shout. Suppose it is early days though.


  • #1255
    MartinC2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭MartinC2006


    Yes, it is very early.

    As I recall you have quite a high (700-800?) merit pool placing? That being the case it will very much depend on what side of the 50/50 devide you fall into. If it's Non RC I think you know it's all over, if it's RC then your still very much in with a chance.

    Have you had word what side of pool you'll be on?

    Martin.


  • #1256
    justaquestion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭justaquestion


    just had a wee look on consentia website out of curiosity and had a look at the payscale. its increased. as trainee its 21534(+2800 allowance), ie 24334. after completion of training this goes up to 24039 (+2800 allowance) ie 26839. almost 27000 when you finish training. not too bad at all. not very many jobs offer the career and financial security the psni can.


  • #1257
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    Well I am from a RC background. Got the letter last week saying i had been added to a merit list etc same as everyone else got.

    What do you mean by what side of the pool? oh and yes merit number was up round there, very high.


  • #1258
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    justaquestion wrote: »
    just had a wee look on consentia website out of curiosity and had a look at the payscale. its increased. as trainee its 21534(+2800 allowance), ie 24334. after completion of training this goes up to 24039 (+2800 allowance) ie 26839. almost 27000 when you finish training. not too bad at all. not very many jobs offer the career and financial security the psni can.

    Noticed that myself, pay is very good in the psni. I think if it was alot less I would still be just as keen to join, the cash is a bonus!! Its deserved though as they put themselves at high risk and serve the community more than any other job probably


  • #1259
    MrAnderson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭MrAnderson


    Hi everybody,

    Just registered on the forum here and have a very quick question. I am due to get married in October of this year so will be unavailable for a few weeks round this time.

    Even if I got that far in the process (!) does anyone have a rough idea if this would be a problem as far as the selection/assessments goes?

    I would only apply if I knew I could devote 100% of time to it!

    Thanks very much.


  • #1260
    MartinC2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭MartinC2006


    Goodcopbadcop,

    If you fall into the RC background then you are as good as in my opinion.

    On this board we have a confirmed person in the high 700's that has been recruited from the same background so there’s no reason you won’t unless you’re even higher than this. Fail the medical or fail the vetting.

    Keep the chin up!

    Martin.


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  • #1261
    itsallaboutheL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,333 ✭✭✭✭itsallaboutheL


    Righto applied for the PSNI recruitment pack yesterday out of curiosity.........am in the latter stages of the garda recruitment process.... whats the odds of me being fecked out of templemore if i even think about applying


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