PSNI Recruitment - The Waiting Room

kazo · 13-11-2009 6:47pm

Well for those of us who did not too bad, Friday the 13th was pretty lucky:D
Just hoping there are enough candidates from both sides of the community so that the full quota ie 400 plus, can be recruited

poppysox · 13-11-2009 6:49pm

yeah Friday the 13th is turning out to be pretty lucky for me, I actually passed my driving test on a Friday the 13th......maybe I'll play the euromillions 2nite

poppysox · 13-11-2009 6:50pm

kazo wrote: »

Well for those of us who did not too bad, Friday the 13th was pretty lucky:D
Just hoping there are enough candidates from both sides of the community so that the full quota ie 400 plus, can be recruited

What happens if there isn't enough from both sides?

kazo · 13-11-2009 6:58pm

My understanding is, say 100 Rc candidates are sucessful, then 100 non RC candidates will go through as well. Even if there are 4000 other non RCs ready to go, only 100 will be recruited because of the 50/50 rule. I know it seems unfair but that's what we all signed up to when we applied all those months ago!:(

poppysox · 13-11-2009 7:03pm

kazo wrote: »

My understanding is, say 100 Rc candidates are sucessful, then 100 non RC candidates will go through as well. Even if there are 4000 other non RCs ready to go, only 100 will be recruited because of the 50/50 rule. I know it seems unfair but that's what we all signed up to when we applied all those months ago!:(

awk I think it'll be ok, 10000 people applied, I'd like to think that out of 10000 people there are at least 220 non rc and 220 rc that would qualify

kazo · 13-11-2009 7:08pm

I'd say you'd be ok!!!!!

I'm hoping the same will apply to me (140s)

poppysox · 13-11-2009 7:13pm

kazo wrote: »

I'd say you'd be ok!!!!!

I'm hoping the same will apply to me (140s)

I'd be sooooo happy with 140's!!! Had you done the assessment centre before?

kazo · 13-11-2009 7:15pm

I'm cock a hoop too;)
Yea I did the assesment centre once before
Hopefully this is my year, fingers and all else crossed

poppysox · 13-11-2009 7:20pm

You should be safe enough with 140's, I'd say it will be your year.

That was the 1st I'd done it, talk about stressed!!

kazo · 13-11-2009 7:22pm

By george that was some score for a firstie!!
I'm away for my tea. Take care;):)

Misterjay · 16-11-2009 3:25pm

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

William 100............285-295.......Non Rc............?...............Passed
Suziesaysso..........310s............Non RC
Nobodys...............330s........... Non RC.............Cleared......Passed
Louisiana 1927.......340's......... Non RC.............Cleared......Passed
Chance?...............340-360.......Non RC..............?.............Passed
PapaYankeeGirl...... 350s...........Non RC.............Cleared..... Passed
Peggysue's Mama ...360s...........Non RC.............Cleared......Passed
bc 84....................360s...........Non RC.............Cleared.......Passed
faceman08.............360-380......Non RC.............Cleared......Passed

Pablissimo..................110-120....RC......................?.... .........Appeal
1979 SD....................200s.........RC
Track........................300-350... RC......................?
Townboss................~380..........RC
Morri.......................~400..........RC
Fo...........................~650 ........RC
mutter man..............750-850.....RC.....................?..............Passed
leethegreat..............950-1k........RC.........Cleared................Passed

Rio, I found this list from C14. From flicking through the posts Fo appears to have been accepted. When you have a few minutes flick through the other posts to see about mutter man. Hope this helps.

BoutYe · 18-11-2009 4:35pm

mcb2009 wrote: »

How many people roughly go into each intake?

By the way, she sounded a little cross!

40 to 50 per intake. And as for her sounding cross, im not surprised!! Thanks to this forum they must be tortured

Shield · 18-11-2009 4:36pm

'bout ye BoutYe?

BoutYe · 18-11-2009 4:38pm

psni wrote: »

'bout ye BoutYe?

'bout ye yerself big lad.

Shield · 18-11-2009 4:39pm

You made it! Well done. Hope you got where you wanted?

ayedeadon · 20-11-2009 6:22pm

Folks i know for some of you this is the holy grail however...G ville is a load of kak. You'll learn how to put nice creases in trousers but will learn next to nothing. You realise you will be hated, spat on, attacked, and much worse when doing this job. Then there's the mountains of paperwork to watch some scrote walk away with a community service order for the 50th time, not to mention covering your arse as lots of people will sink you given the chance......so be under no illusions to what you're getting into. Oh then there's the possibility that you'll get booted out for failing something twice - there endeth the career.

Reality will kick in - but in the meantime be aware that many people will be targeting you - grooming you for information - particularly on the damn web so keep it on the qt. The load of muppets on a recent course to go through opened their beaks a bit too much on here. It's back to the bad old days - be under no illusion!

sassanoodle · 20-11-2009 7:45pm

just thinking only one more week left of Nov. Roll on those calls

Shield · 21-11-2009 2:59am

Welcome to boards ayedeadon.

It's a pity your stint in the factory wasn't enjoyable. I know plenty of people who had the time of their life in there and learned loads in the process (admittedly some people struggle with self-study).

Everyone who wants to join the job already knows about the hatred/spitting/assaults and that's the same all over the world no matter what police force you join.

The volume of paperwork is the same for police all over the world as well, and the scumbags who walk free for the 50th time do so because the out-of-touch magistrates don't do their job properly. You shouldn't be disillusioned because you do your job to the best of your ability. I understand it's frustrating as hell, but that's just the way it goes. If you let it get to you, you'll drive yourself insane with stress.

I don't know why you're so annoyed that people get binned for failing exams AND resits. If you can't pass exams/resits after LIVING in a college, then you have no hope when it comes to the things you have to do in your probation. I get that you're not happy, but it's nowhere near as bad as you're making it out to be.

As in every job, there is a certain amount of politics. There will always be people who will be only too happy to use you as a stepping stone in whatever way they can. It's up to you to stand out, work hard and don't let all of this grind you down.

And regarding the muppets who blabbed too much on here, well let's just say I think they've learned their lesson.

The job is what you make it, and you get to choose whether you'll enjoy it or not, depending on your perspective.

ayedeadon wrote: »

Folks i know for some of you this is the holy grail however...G ville is a load of kak. You'll learn how to put nice creases in trousers but will learn next to nothing. You realise you will be hated, spat on, attacked, and much worse when doing this job. Then there's the mountains of paperwork to watch some scrote walk away with a community service order for the 50th time, not to mention covering your arse as lots of people will sink you given the chance......so be under no illusions to what you're getting into. Oh then there's the possibility that you'll get booted out for failing something twice - there endeth the career.

Reality will kick in - but in the meantime be aware that many people will be targeting you - grooming you for information - particularly on the damn web so keep it on the qt. The load of muppets on a recent course to go through opened their beaks a bit too much on here. It's back to the bad old days - be under no illusion!

jclegs · 21-11-2009 11:01am

psni wrote: »

Welcome to boards ayedeadon.

It's a pity your stint in the factory wasn't enjoyable. I know plenty of people who had the time of their life in there and learned loads in the process (admittedly some people struggle with self-study).

Everyone who wants to join the job already knows about the hatred/spitting/assaults and that's the same all over the world no matter what police force you join.

The volume of paperwork is the same for police all over the world as well, and the scumbags who walk free for the 50th time do so because the out-of-touch magistrates don't do their job properly. You shouldn't be disillusioned because you do your job to the best of your ability. I understand it's frustrating as hell, but that's just the way it goes. If you let it get to you, you'll drive yourself insane with stress.

I don't know why you're so annoyed that people get binned for failing exams AND resits. If you can't pass exams/resits after LIVING in a college, then you have no hope when it comes to the things you have to do in your probation. I get that you're not happy, but it's nowhere near as bad as you're making it out to be.

As in every job, there is a certain amount of politics. There will always be people who will be only too happy to use you as a stepping stone in whatever way they can. It's up to you to stand out, work hard and don't let all of this grind you down.

And regarding the muppets who blabbed too much on here, well let's just say I think they've learned their lesson.

The job is what you make it, and you get to choose whether you'll enjoy it or not, depending on your perspective.

Well said PSNI. I think most people on the boards have thought carefully about their career choice before applying and are under no illusions to the dangers they face and the long hours and stress they will be under.

If it is the job they want to do, then people are prepared to accept this as part of the job.

unistudent2009 · 21-11-2009 4:07pm

ayedeadon makes valid points but psni has hit the nail on the head. downsides to a job only happen when someone loses interest.

I and many on the boards are fully aware of the imlications of the job and having considered these, believe that it is the career they want to pursue.

I think its fair to say that you cant let pessimists get you down. keep the heads up and keep chasing the dream.

ayedeadon · 22-11-2009 2:56pm

Did i say my stint in the Ville wasn't enjoyable? What i said was it's a load of kak. What you get taught in there is nowhere near what you need to know and concentrates on things lower down the priority chain for day to day policing. The point on realism that i mentioned is that a fair few people who go in have no idea on the reality that awaits them. When i mention exams again my point is realism. Many on here don't understand that they could be out on their ear if they don't pass - blinded by their perception of what lies ahead. Downsides to a job exist, not when interest is lost, they just exist regardless of any job. PSNI reckons that i'm unhappy and get annoyed about people getting binned for failure and seems to be under the illusion that i'm an angry disillusioned person - far from it. What i am is disappointed to see the standard of some who get in and that maany bubbles get burst on day one because of hype - most of which happens when people join forums and get themselves addicted to anticipation. My intention was to bring some realism back to the forefront.

Adolphus · 22-11-2009 5:23pm

I don't have experience in the police so I can't comment on the particular training for that, but I am ex-Army. Sometimes in training for such careers you are learning things that you don't think are relevant to the job at all. We did hours upon hours of marching and foot drill which I often, at the beginning, questioned the relevance of to combat. It is not until much later on down the line that you realise such tasks are essential to foster both discipline and team-work.

poppysox · 22-11-2009 7:03pm

On a new topic.....who was it on here that had the inside info on when calls were going out?

Next week??

Delancey · 22-11-2009 7:35pm

Apparently calls will go out beginning of December - when it happens it happens

:(

mutter_man · 22-11-2009 10:36pm

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

William 100............285-295.......Non Rc............?...............Passed
Suziesaysso..........310s............Non RC
Nobodys...............330s........... Non RC.............Cleared......Passed
Louisiana 1927.......340's......... Non RC.............Cleared......Passed
Chance?...............340-360.......Non RC..............?.............Passed
PapaYankeeGirl...... 350s...........Non RC.............Cleared..... Passed
Peggysue's Mama ...360s...........Non RC.............Cleared......Passed
bc 84....................360s...........Non RC.............Cleared.......Passed
faceman08.............360-380......Non RC.............Cleared......Passed

Pablissimo..................110-120....RC......................?.... .........Appeal
1979 SD....................200s.........RC
Track........................300-350... RC......................?
Townboss................~380..........RC
Morri.......................~400..........RC
Fo...........................~650 ........RC
mutter man..............750-850.....RC.....................?..............Passed
leethegreat..............950-1k........RC.........Cleared................Passed

To update that list Mutter man should read 675-725 (mistake on my part when stating my score area). Also for C15 I'm 230-260 and well done to all so far. As for the reality as the subject was brought up personally I'm under no illusions but I still want in and I mean to put in the work I have to. If I don't make the grade or its not for me there is only one way to ever find out for sure so if I get the call I'm going to find out :cool:

MILLBILLIES · 23-11-2009 6:19pm

Just got merit score this morning between 280 and 290 non rc. I havent had any vetting forms or medical just got letter to say that I would not hear anything until Sept 2010. Can only assume that this is due ongoing budget issues. As while the merit mark isnt as good as some of the others I would have thought that after looking at last years scores I am certainly in with a chance.

Anyone else in this situation??

mutter_man · 24-11-2009 1:28am

No argument its a long time to wait but pull up a chair and join the bunch on that score you certainly seem to have a good score but with what appears to be a fair number still waiting from C14 that would likely be the reason why it will drag that much further on. The waits a drag but you'l settle in soon enough

Misterjay · 24-11-2009 11:08am

MILLBILLIES wrote: »

Just got merit score this morning between 280 and 290 non rc. I havent had any vetting forms or medical just got letter to say that I would not hear anything until Sept 2010. Can only assume that this is due ongoing budget issues. As while the merit mark isnt as good as some of the others I would have thought that after looking at last years scores I am certainly in with a chance.

Anyone else in this situation??

Millbillies - That is crap. There are supposed to be 440 places in C15 for you would think that finishing around 290 would almost certainly get you in. Based on my limited knowledge of the process it could be one of the following factors (or a combination).
1. Not recruiting 440 due to financial restraints;
2. 440 would be 220 RC and 220 non RC. It is a mathematical possibility that there are more than 220 non RCs with a higher merit score;
3. There are still a large no from C14 to be offered a place;
4. With intakes of say 40-50 and say they start in Jan it could be well be Aug/Sep before they are getting to scores around 300.

The good thing is that they have told you they will contact you again in Sept. At least you are still in the pot - little recompense I know. I really hope it works out for you.

MILLBILLIES · 24-11-2009 11:19am

Thanks for that. I know I am luckier that lots of others so just going to put it out of my mind and get on with it until September which would really be an ideal time for me with kids going back to school. Will keep an eye out for C16 and reapply again just incase.

Misterjay · 24-11-2009 11:25am

MILLBILLIES wrote: »

Thanks for that. I know I am luckier that lots of others so just going to put it out of my mind and get on with it until September which would really be an ideal time for me with kids going back to school. Will keep an eye out for C16 and reapply again just incase.

Keep positive. What's for ye won't go by ye!!:D

bobs uruncle · 25-11-2009 1:43pm

Non RC, merit score 21, passed vetting and medical. But Ive been offered a position in the Royal Navy so Ill not be at GV unfortunately. Everybody can subtract 1 from their scores! Good luck!

Misterjay · 25-11-2009 1:51pm

bobs uruncle wrote: »

Non RC, merit score 21, passed vetting and medical. But Ive been offered a position in the Royal Navy so Ill not be at GV unfortunately. Everybody can subtract 1 from their scores! Good luck!

Well done you. Good luck with the career on the high seas. Just don't let us down by crying if the Iranians get you and take your ipod off you!!

:D

mutter_man · 26-11-2009 3:35pm

bobs uruncle wrote: »

Non RC, merit score 21, passed vetting and medical. But Ive been offered a position in the Royal Navy so Ill not be at GV unfortunately. Everybody can subtract 1 from their scores! Good luck!

well good luck indeed sir, perhaps some of us will see you if whatever ship your assigned makes a courtesy call to Belfast or wherever

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Billybates81 · 30-11-2009 4:11pm

Boards are quiet. I thought calls were going out this week?

poppysox · 30-11-2009 6:23pm

Billybates81 wrote: »

Boards are quiet. I thought calls were going out this week?

hey i thought calls were going out this week aswell, I expected a bit more speculation lol

jclegs · 30-11-2009 6:46pm

Tomorrow is the first day of the month, could be some peoples lucky day??

von clinkerhoff · 30-11-2009 9:04pm

Not great news I'm afraid. A very well placed (reliable too!) source has let it slip that there will be less than 300 recruited this year. I'm gutted because I've done much better than previous campaigns and know I'm not guaranteed a place with my community background:(

poppysox · 30-11-2009 9:16pm

von clinkerhoff wrote: »

Not great news I'm afraid. A very well placed (reliable too!) source has let it slip that there will be less than 300 recruited this year. I'm gutted because I've done much better than previous campaigns and know I'm not guaranteed a place with my community background:(

what? why? budget restraints?

unistudent2009 · 30-11-2009 9:29pm

Im not discrediting your information in any way but one thing ive learnt over the last 20 months is that the campaigns are very unpredictable and information is subject to change.

If they do only take 300 im rite on the edge and it could be touch and go.

How do appointments justify employment? I mean, people between 100 and 120 on the list may have the same score. What happens if numbers 100-110 get a place but 111-120 dont? Surely thats not fair if all those people achieved the same grade!

von clinkerhoff · 30-11-2009 10:18pm

There has been no reason given as to why they'll be taking in fewer this year. Suggestions were..
Budget - There's a good chance Mr Baggots Office clearance will see many desk-bound employes require retraining & the hearing-loss cases keep rollin in.
Withdrawl - The events of this year with three very high profile murders and several bomb / murder attempts have put a large proportion of candidates of.
No matter what, there rarely seems to be rhyme or reason as to what goes on and the thing is, the eager candidates will always be the last to know.

Misterjay · 01-12-2009 10:18am

unistudent2009 wrote: »

Im not discrediting your information in any way but one thing ive learnt over the last 20 months is that the campaigns are very unpredictable and information is subject to change.

If they do only take 300 im rite on the edge and it could be touch and go.

How do appointments justify employment? I mean, people between 100 and 120 on the list may have the same score. What happens if numbers 100-110 get a place but 111-120 dont? Surely thats not fair if all those people achieved the same grade!

The merit list is based on the AC score. So say there are 10 people who all scored 60, then to put them in order of merit they go back to the IST score. The chances of all 10 people having the same IST score is remote. Add in the 50:50 policy and it would safe to assume that very, very few people would realistically be 'tied' for a place.

Hope this helps.

von clinkerhoff · 01-12-2009 6:07pm

Would have thought some may have got the call today. Assuming the first intake would be going in some time in Jan they'd be needing to give at least a months notice to allow the majority of people to sort out current employment. Anyone shed any light?

Misterjay · 01-12-2009 8:05pm

von clinkerhoff wrote: »

Would have thought some may have got the call today. Assuming the first intake would be going in some time in Jan they'd be needing to give at least a months notice to allow the majority of people to sort out current employment. Anyone shed any light?

I am not in the loop on dates etc but I would have thought the first intake would be some time in Jan at the earliest. That gives them a while to call.

Fingers crossed our phones start going soon!

BelfastJarhead · 15-02-2010 1:33pm

Hi all, I am just wondering how to get my merit number. I sent in my vetting stuff in Aug and passed medical in Sept. Do they send out your merit number or is there someone I can call. Thanks

MrsMikeLowrey · 15-02-2010 1:36pm

Ring the switchboard 90650222 and ask for external appointments, they will give you your merit number, just remember when you post it here to be approximate, never post your exact figure

Good luck!

BelfastJarhead · 15-02-2010 2:36pm

Thanks MrsMikeLowry, Just waiting on vetting! metit number between 130 and 150.

MrsMikeLowrey · 15-02-2010 3:02pm

Congrats! Thats a great score, Rc or non?

BelfastJarhead · 15-02-2010 7:08pm

RC

hanging_on · 01-03-2010 11:08pm

been viewing this site on and off for some time. Been hoping for a call before now but no luck yet. Had my medical and passed at start of Aug 09, vetting forms returned July 09. RC 220 ish merit. security cleared for govt jobs in past. Grateful for any advice that anyone can give.

cheers

grad10 · 01-03-2010 11:35pm

Hi hanging_on,

Don't quote me but from reading previous posts I believe you can e-mail/ contact PSNI regarding your vetting and they will tell you if it has cleared or is still on-going. Great score.

PSNI Recruitment - The Waiting Room

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