PSNI Recruitment (Archived)

Stressing · 14-03-2008 07:11PM

Oh sorry no, April Intake lol

mic · 14-03-2008 07:14PM

Nah, nothing to worry about at all. The first couple of weeks are quite easy.

Ethan321 · 14-03-2008 08:32PM

Hey Mic, a little nervous, but at the same time am glad that people have seen something in me to think im capable of it. At the end of the day im 35 years old, i have life experience on my side so dont think i will be too bad;)

Lettho · 15-03-2008 10:06AM

Also starting on Sunday, I'm a little apprehensive!!! I'm almost 35 and even with life experience still feeling it; maybe it's a female thing!?

I know we will probably find out tomorrow, but does anyone know if we get any of the bank holidays, obviously I know we are in Monday but anyone know about Easter? I'm not worried either way but would just like to know!

MartinC2006 · 15-03-2008 10:11AM

Nervous?

I'm cacking myself, had butterflies for days now.

I really must get round to packing at some point, maybe after the rugby later!

Chill out guys, I'm sure we'll be eased in over the first few days! :rolleyes:

Mrtin.

goodcopbadcop · 15-03-2008 10:21AM

you have got nothing to worry about, everyone will be nervous im sure. Get the head down and you will be flying through the training in no time. Just think of the thousands of people who would love to be where you are right now, should motivate you!!!

Ethan321 · 15-03-2008 05:15PM

Lettho, just remember that your as good as the next person, we are all there to do the same thing, in the classes there will be no such thing as peer pressure. Consensia saw something in you to put you through so take some confidence from that.
A little apprehensive myself but any change this big would make anyone apprehensive;)

metman · 15-03-2008 05:25PM

Best of luck to those starting training. Though I didn't go through Garnerville, I did go through Hendon and initial police training is initial police training.....

My advice is don't worry too much about your first couple of weeks, you'll be broken in gently. Your head will spin a bit sure, but you'll make friends quick and the trainers will keep you on the straight and narrow. Ultimately, keep your boots bulled, your creases sharp, do your pre-reads...and above all else enjoy the social side. Remember the trick is to survive training school.

In my experience training school was tiring and exacting but ultimately a lot of fun. Make no mistake you will be challenged, no matter what your background; be it graduate/forces/other. And the best part? It doesn't matter what your background, some people take to coppering quicker than others, but ultimately you get out of it what you put in.

The good news? When you finish training school you get to relearn everything you've learned where it counts; the streets, operationally. This in itself is a lesson. This job is a continuous learning process. Get used to it.

Training school is good fun. Worry about what you need to worry about; exams, parades etc. But at the same time enjoy it and keep in mind that policing on the street is 9 parts common sense, 1 part Home Office approved jargon and what goes on at training school is usually far removed from reality ;-)

Good luck and enjoy!

mickey2186 · 15-03-2008 05:45PM

Just to say good luck to all those starting tomorrow!!

Hope to see you there at some stage (if they eventually decide to give me a decision regarding my medical!!)

Don't forget to post next weekend to let us all know how the first week went!!!

Regards.

Mickey2186:)

bookemdanno · 16-03-2008 07:47PM

message for keeponrunning

i posted on friday regards how long it was between your appeal and getting date for pca test, and another question in what way did they contact you, cheers

fencingj · 16-03-2008 07:53PM

Hey guys!! Newbie to the site, got my call on Friday there. Looks like I'm starting on 20th April! Can't wait, but very nervous about it too because I'm only 23!

A big thank you for the chat going on so far, very helpful to know a bit of what expect if you know what I mean!

Stressing · 17-03-2008 01:52PM

hey fencingj congrats on getting in, looks like i'll see you there. Don't worry i'm only turned 21 and at moment trying to finish dissertation, hence the name (stressing).lol

fencingj · 17-03-2008 02:01PM

Stressing is right mate!!! What degree you studying? I graduated in theology in 2006. Hasn't done me any good so far!! And now I'm gonna be a peeler lol! I really can't wait. I'm a little freaked out by the list written in the other thread of stuff I have to bring on my first day!! Can just imagine everyone turning up with ironing boards under their arms!

redsurfer · 17-03-2008 06:22PM

hi all. how the training going ?

about the vetting i sent my one off in early jan and a week later i had a call off a garda in cork asking about my brother:mad: ( all ok

) so it looking like there flying through it. and i did the med on the 7 of march. so i think i moving along nicely, staff in seapark very friendly, had a laugh doing the med:D. so i wondering when i may be starting if some one can please give me a month,

o yea i from tipperary myself, FIACMAN i give you a shout as soon as i here any thing,

PSNI or anyone, if you can answer this for me, what is the self-defence training like, i have be training in taekwondo for the last 8 years and i know that the training in templemore is useles so very interested in that may be ahead for me

lisnsooz · 18-03-2008 12:46PM

MartinC2006 wrote: »

Hello and welcome all the new people!

So my Fiancee got word today, she starts on April 20!

Anyone else got word?

Martin.

:eek:

just got a missed call from a girl in appointments - she's due to ring me back...

goodcopbadcop · 18-03-2008 01:27PM

keep the phone switched on and on loud and vibrate and anything else you can get it to do

keeponrunnin · 18-03-2008 02:07PM

bookemdanno wrote: »

message for keeponrunning

i posted on friday regards how long it was between your appeal and getting date for pca test, and another question in what way did they contact you, cheers

bookemdanno

from what i remember they got back pretty quickly, but gave around 3 weeks to prepare.still waiting on word, but dont worry too much about timings, i think they want to see whether they'll be able to work with you to bring your time down.the pca is challenging, make sure you work your lungs well before goin in.

good luck!

jim2008 · 18-03-2008 02:39PM

redsurfer wrote: »

PSNI or anyone, if you can answer this for me, what is the self-defence training like, i have be training in taekwondo for the last 8 years and i know that the training in templemore is useles so very interested in that may be ahead for me

What ever the self defence training is it has to be better than taekwondo!:D:D:D

lisnsooz · 18-03-2008 03:28PM

Got the call up too. Looks like the vetting times for Cork ppl is improving

Shield · 18-03-2008 03:29PM

Well done lisnsooz! When you starting?

lisnsooz · 18-03-2008 03:47PM

The intake date is April 20th - although am going to apply for a deferral cos I need to give notice in work here and finish, then move lock stock and barrel to Cork and hide everything in the folks' attic. So could take a while. But manageable if they don't give it to me.

Had applied for a youth work position with an NGO though - so am also waiting to hear back on that (cos that would have a slight edge on the PSNI for employment - youth work being the reason I went for police in the first place, not thinking I'd get a positon without a qualification and having a better chance working with police) but won't have to make decision till end week when have the application forms for PSNI, so plenty of time to panic about bulling boots and the like.

Delira tho - pints tonight in town methinks

redsurfer · 18-03-2008 06:02PM

jim2008 wrote: »

What ever the self defence training is it has to be better than taekwondo!:D:D:D

oooo :mad: lad cant wait to meet you

redsurfer · 18-03-2008 06:03PM

fair to you lisnsooz :cool:

goodcopbadcop · 18-03-2008 06:04PM

Psni just out of interest, once you are in the psni, what are the oppertunities like to go off into different areas e.g. drugs.

Do you need to serve as a PC for so many years then apply for it and undergo specific training etc.

Shield · 18-03-2008 06:09PM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

Psni just out of interest, once you are in the psni, what are the oppertunities like to go off into different areas e.g. drugs.

Do you need to serve as a PC for so many years then apply for it and undergo specific training etc.

All you need to do is your 2 years probation, and then start applying for whatever interests you once your 2 years are done.

goodcopbadcop · 18-03-2008 06:12PM

Thanks. Always wondered what way it worked

Seen a thing on tv last night where they were tracking down internet Pedofiles and then going under cover, arranging to meet them and exchange photos before finally taking them down and shutting down their website.

Seemed like a very satisfying job.

redsurfer · 18-03-2008 06:13PM

hi PSNI can you look have a look a back at thrid last message and see if you can share some off your wisedom pleas with this little grass hopper

jim2008 · 18-03-2008 06:33PM

redsurfer wrote: »

hi PSNI can you look have a look a back at thrid last message and see if you can share some off your wisedom pleas with this little grass hopper

Little grasshopper??? oooo i cant wait to meet you either:mad:

pedro552 · 18-03-2008 07:38PM

hello psni, i have passed all stages of the process now.. well hopefully!!! I have sent off the vetting forms in december, before i done the medical.. do you have any idea how long more it'll be??

also if i get it, whats the initial 2 months training like?? is there much physical training etc..
thanks a million...

WAM · 18-03-2008 07:52PM

The training for self defense is based on american prison officer tactics, basically the inmates where training themselves on anti-handling technics, so they developed a system were the moves are based on common sense and major motor movements, (ever watched a driver trying to pump his horn in anger, and they can't because it is on the stalk off the steering wheel, (minor motor movement.)I could go on but the training is easy and builds confedence for confrontation situations).

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