PSNI Recruitment (Archived)

pedro552 · 28-03-2008 03:15PM

good stuff coopercop,
can i bother you for the number please.. had it, but its gone awol..
cheers

CooperCop · 28-03-2008 03:24PM

Just phone PSNI direct on 028 90650222 - ask for Vetting Dept.

If you cant speak to them, recruitment office can let you know your status.. I think.

pedro552 · 28-03-2008 04:18PM

cheers coopercop,
did that, gave them a ring... still no word!!! bloody guards!

anyway got a bit of info some of ye might be interested in.. aparantly next intake is may, then nothing in june or july, then august is the next one...
maybe thats already been said but there ya go anyway!!
some of us might be able to get an oul summer holiday in yet!

goodcopbadcop · 28-03-2008 04:21PM

Thats not good at all, would rather they had them throughout the summer.

it means come June if I havent got a date (if i pass medical and vetting of course) I will be very uncertain of what is happening and will have to do assesment centre with alot of pressure added, then could still get a call up a week later.....

They really know how to torture people

alanbelfast · 28-03-2008 04:49PM

Hey

hope yas all are doing fine. Yes im still keeping an eye on things and have to say well done to all that r threw. I am well jealous. I still waiting on my vetting cleared. Was on phone to recruit yesterday and still in final stages. Could be about a mth for me and its been vetting 4mths and 1 week so far.
O and welcome all newcomers. Best of luck to yas
x

MrsGeneHunt · 28-03-2008 04:49PM

Fingers crossed for ya Coopercop!

Just a question to clarify though I think I already know the answer - the merit pool, presumably the smaller your number then the higher up you are? One is presuming they start at one and take it from there? Or am I being a total dufus?? So if you were anywhere between 1 - 300 ish you'd be pretty much okay, medical and vetting notwithstanding?

And the IST is just a pass or fail and it really all starts at the assessment centre day?

YIKES

:eek:

goodcopbadcop · 28-03-2008 04:55PM

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Fingers crossed for ya Coopercop!

Just a question to clarify though I think I already know the answer - the merit pool, presumably the smaller your number then the higher up you are? One is presuming they start at one and take it from there? Or am I being a total dufus?? So if you were anywhere between 1 - 300 ish you'd be pretty much okay, medical and vetting notwithstanding?

And the IST is just a pass or fail and it really all starts at the assessment centre day?

YIKES

:eek:

The smaller the number the better. The merit list is based on the score you get at the Assesment centre.

A number around 300 would be in my opinion be almost a sure thing you will get in if you pass the medical and vetting.

However alot comes down to religion and making up equal numbers. From what has happened this campaign, there seems to be an obvious lack of Catholics scoring highly, since myself and a few others have had quite high merit numbers and still got vetting, and one fella who was in 700's has even been recruited.

MC83 · 28-03-2008 05:08PM

Hey all im doin this through my phone so not sure if it will turn out alright. Anyway, just want to know if the Initial Selection in May is just 2 exams or more? The book you get How to Pass The Police etc. is a bit hard to understand. And also are the verbal reasoning questions in the exam like the trial one's you get off the select website or like the ones in the book?

MrsGeneHunt · 28-03-2008 05:13PM

Yeah the whole 50:50 blows, I am non RC female and 37, so will be looking to do really well at the assessment centre in order to maximise chances of getting offered place. Medical and vetting dont bother me at all, fit as a fiddle and sound and a pound LOL

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 05:39PM

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Yeah the whole 50:50 blows, I am non RC female and 37, so will be looking to do really well at the assessment centre in order to maximise chances of getting offered place. Medical and vetting dont bother me at all, fit as a fiddle and sound and a pound LOL

Its probaly too late for ya but apparently 50:50 will be ending by 2011!

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/PSNI39s-5050-recruitment-may-end.3849478.jp

greengloves · 28-03-2008 05:41PM

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Yeah the whole 50:50 blows, I am non RC female and 37, so will be looking to do really well at the assessment centre in order to maximise chances of getting offered place. Medical and vetting dont bother me at all, fit as a fiddle and sound and a pound LOL

the whole 50:50 thing blows??? yep,that certainly shows a lot of respect for a diversity,thats a debate for a different time and different place.

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 05:48PM

Hey I don’t think that’s very fair! I mean im RC and I don’t agree with 50:50 either because it simply discriminates against members of a non RC community. I can’t see how that shows a lack of respect for diversity. Anyway I think we should all just leave it at that as your right it’s neither the time nor place for that debate.

edzzy · 28-03-2008 06:08PM

I got my test date today May..anyone else get there date yet......(dont post actual date !)

Ah well it begins................

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 06:09PM

Hey,

Yea I got mine about a week ago its in May aswel! Atleast I have enough time to practice etc

edzzy · 28-03-2008 06:13PM

This book has plenty of practice tests and is cheap...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0749444584/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link

OfficerProblem? · 28-03-2008 06:17PM

I got my test date today - mine is in May aswell. Wish they would put me out of my misery about campaign 13 though. If I knew one way or the other it would allow me to concentrate on what i'm doing!

Head is frazzled!!:o

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 06:26PM

Yea that would be annoying! I bet ya ill have to go through the same for a couple of campaigns before I get offered a place! Although at least you’re still in with a chance with C13, right?

Another great thing about a career in the PSNI is the transfer options! So if I got in eventually and I really didn’t like it (but I know I’d like it ) I can attempt to transfer to any other station across the 6 counties or I could transfer to numerous other forces across the UK. I found out last night when I was just browsing the net that Australian and Canadian police forces are attempting to recruit British Serving officer’s aswel so the opportunities are endless!

edzzy · 28-03-2008 06:28PM

Officerproblem a mate of mine is just started..he was waiting quite a while but hes in.

Keep positive if you havent had a Dear john:mad: letter yet..you are still in....

Alot of these went out Feb 08.....so i think you still have good chance...Its my own personal opinion though......

Does anyone know of medical conditions that will 100% rule you out.....rabies..no brain...that sort of thing...? Or does it all depend on your GP

Sorry if i seem flipant but its a serious question....!

OfficerProblem? · 28-03-2008 06:30PM

ciaran2008 wrote: »

Yea that would be annoying! I bet ya ill have to go through the same for a couple of campaigns before I get offered a place! Although at least you’re still in with a chance with C13, right?

Another great thing about a career in the PSNI is the transfer options! So if I got in eventually and I really didn’t like it (but I know I’d like it ) I can attempt to transfer to any other station across the 6 counties or I could transfer to numerous other forces across the UK. I found out last night when I was just browsing the net that Australian and Canadian police forces are attempting to recruit British Serving officer’s aswel so the opportunities are endless!

Sent vetting off in Jan, only did medical this month and got my letter to say i passed last week! :rolleyes:

Oh well.. better start practicing my sums again!

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 06:31PM

I know of a person who passed everything bar the medical! His eye sight failed him but apparently it isn’t that bad!

Now he’s getting laser eye surgery and has to sit out for twelve months and then he will attempt to rejoin but don’t know what campaign that will be! I wear glasses sometimes but hope my vision won’t be my downfall!

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 06:42PM

Does anyone here know if consensia will be recruiting for part-time psni officers again? I know they did back in July 06 anyway

edzzy · 28-03-2008 06:43PM

I wear glasses am i completly f....ked then or is it dependant on each individual case?

OfficerProblem? · 28-03-2008 06:46PM

edzzy wrote: »

I wear glasses am i completly f....ked then or is it dependant on each individual case?

I think if you wear glasses you are just asked to bring them with you to medical - if you go back through this thread you will see posts discussing the medical - i'm sure there's enough there to answer any queries you may have

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 06:47PM

I wouldnt be worrying just yet! As far as I know your eyesight will be tested as part of the medical examination and its pass or fail and everyone does the same one test!

You have probably already read this but this is what the consensia website states on eyesight:

Vision

Binocular vision 6/6 aided or unaided

(if visual aids are used must have 6/12 or better in best eye)

Unaided acuity 6/36 binocularly

Near vision N6 aided or unaided

Normal visual fields

Severe colour deficiency not acceptable

conor123 · 28-03-2008 06:48PM

edzzy wrote: »

I wear glasses am i completly f....ked then or is it dependant on each individual case?

i think you have to be 6/12 unaided. i had laser surgery this week because i was no where near that standard.

it wasnt cheap and was a painful few days but no gain without pain etc:)

Exactly what ciaran said:) i think it you have to be able to read about half way down an eyechart without glasses or contacts

donalw8 · 28-03-2008 06:49PM

ciaran2008 wrote: »

I know of a person who passed everything bar the medical! His eye sight failed him but apparently it isn’t that bad!

Now he’s getting laser eye surgery and has to sit out for twelve months and then he will attempt to rejoin but don’t know what campaign that will be! I wear glasses sometimes but hope my vision won’t be my downfall!

Hi Ciaran2008,

I think the eye sight requirements have changed for this campaign!
I think I read something on the Guidance notes section regarding eye sight.
Could be wrong tho.

ciaran2008 · 28-03-2008 06:53PM

Hey Conor 123,

So are they less stringent this time around in regards to eyesight?

conor123 · 28-03-2008 07:04PM

havent got a clue ciaran. i couldnt even read the top line so i had no choice but to get it. im still waiting to get a medical date for campaign 13 but have also applied for 14. looked at the consensia site the other day and there didnt seem to be as much info this year to be honest

edzzy · 28-03-2008 07:08PM

thanks for info regarding eye site..ill get a quick eye test done with optican to check..i think ill be ok as ive just done medical for another job....

I hope......although i got to loose a few pounds first...

uncleneilly · 28-03-2008 07:49PM

alanbelfast wrote: »

Hey

hope yas all are doing fine. Yes im still keeping an eye on things and have to say well done to all that r threw. I am well jealous. I still waiting on my vetting cleared. Was on phone to recruit yesterday and still in final stages. Could be about a mth for me and its been vetting 4mths and 1 week so far.
O and welcome all newcomers. Best of luck to yas
x

i know the feeling mate,phoned today about my vetting and it`s still ongoing(had it from mid nov)

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