PSNI Recruitment - Stage 4.5 - The Wait

Johannes_Cabal · 21-03-2016 3:01pm

iamveryhopeful wrote: »

Needless to say the March calls look to be over and done with, leaving those of us waiting, wondering when the next set of calls will be....week starting the 11th April look like a good shout?

Is it commonplace (based on previous campaigns) to have a pool of candidates with everything passed who end up just not getting a call? Would anyone know this either from past experience or hearsay?

It happened in campaign 1. It's unfortunate but happens.

Nothing can really be done about it so I'd say don't stress out about it but I know that's easier said than done. It's not over until you are told it's over.

Delilahbeau · 21-03-2016 3:03pm

Mop a top wrote:

Only ever heard of the financial forms being sent out to a few folk. Never heard of these others. Maybe give them a ring if there's a number

There was no number, but it is all official documentation. Sent it off this morning. Nothing has changed since o first filled them in anyway. It'll do no harm

Delilahbeau · 21-03-2016 8:17pm

iamveryhopeful wrote:

Needless to say the March calls look to be over and done with, leaving those of us waiting, wondering when the next set of calls will be....week starting the 11th April look like a good shout?

March intake has already started... *there is no hint of jealousy in my voice at all, by the way.

April, yeah I think we've missed out on that one too

Here's dreaming of a May intake

iamveryhopeful · 21-03-2016 8:49pm

Delilahbeau wrote: »

March intake has already started... *there is no hint of jealousy in my voice at all, by the way.

April, yeah I think we've missed out on that one too
Here's dreaming of a May intake

Lol. That's what I meant.

March calls for April intake have passed us by. So maybe April calls for may intake or even may calls for June intake (if there is one)?

Otherwise a colossal two year waste of time

Delilahbeau · 21-03-2016 9:39pm

iamveryhopeful wrote:

March calls for April intake have passed us by. So maybe April calls for may intake or even may calls for June intake (if there is one)?

iamveryhopeful wrote:

Otherwise a colossal two year waste of time

I sincerely hope so.....

Mop a top · 22-03-2016 9:55am

There was a pool of candidates from C1 with everything passed but no squad for them, we were sent the dear john letters towards the end of April. If they're still still putting people through medicals I'd say they'll do another one hopefully 2 intakes.

It's not a good feeling and I totally sympathise with anyone who doesn't make it that far but you have to keep reapplying and trying. Took me long enough lol. You'll get there

iamveryhopeful · 22-03-2016 10:05am

Mop a top wrote: »

There was a pool of candidates from C1 with everything passed but no squad for them, we were sent the dear john letters towards the end of April. If they're still still putting people through medicals I'd say they'll do another one hopefully 2 intakes.

It's not a good feeling and I totally sympathise with anyone who doesn't make it that far but you have to keep reapplying and trying. Took me long enough lol. You'll get there

What I don't get is, if they are only going to go ahead with maybe another two intakes for the 1405 campaign, why did they send vetting info out not long ago to some. Surely with some people on here saying their vetting took 6 months or so, then its a bit of a blunder on their part (psni's part)?

I dunno. Suppose just wait and see and fingers crossed I passed assessment centre for 1509 for worst case scenario lol. :P

Johannes_Cabal · 22-03-2016 10:28am

iamveryhopeful wrote: »

What I don't get is, if they are only going to go ahead with maybe another two intakes for the 1405 campaign, why did they send vetting info out not long ago to some. Surely with some people on here saying their vetting took 6 months or so, then its a bit of a blunder on their part (psni's part)?

I dunno. Suppose just wait and see and fingers crossed I passed assessment centre for 1509 for worst case scenario lol. :P

I'm guessing they are told to press ahead with recruitment until they are told, by whoever is in charge, to stop.

iamveryhopeful · 22-03-2016 10:37am

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

I'm guessing they are told to press ahead with recruitment until they are told, by whoever is in charge, to stop.

this makes sense. probably send out vetting forms the day before they close off the 1405 campaign

Johannes_Cabal · 22-03-2016 10:48am

iamveryhopeful wrote: »

this makes sense. probably send out vetting forms the day before they close off the 1405 campaign

Nothing makes sense with PSNI recruitment lol.

So much money seems to get wasted putting people through each stage and then not offering a place or redoing PCAs/medical/vetting after 6 months have passed. I understand the reasoning behind why the latter needs to be done but it just seems wasteful.

iamveryhopeful · 22-03-2016 11:12am

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

Nothing makes sense with PSNI recruitment lol.

So much money seems to get wasted putting people through each stage and then not offering a place or redoing PCAs/medical/vetting after 6 months have passed. I understand the reasoning behind why the latter needs to be done but it just seems wasteful.

my life? yes I know this. no need to remind me... :P

if they've so much money to burn on recruitment why not just sign us all up at this stage, stack our salaries and be done with it!!

Mop a top · 22-03-2016 11:44am

^^^^^ happened to me! Pretty much had my life on hold since 2013 but for me it's worth it and I'm not saying that now I'm starting, I had totally written off this campaign as Highbury would definitely confirm and I was waiting on my shot in C3, pretty much another 2 years.

If anything it will test your resolve and patience just about as much as the job will, whatever happens, embrace it, it's tough if it doesn't go your way, I collapsed on the floor and poured my heart out, I was so sure I was getting in. It taught me patience and not to take anything for granted, they were the personal lessons I needed to learn. I know everyone isn't the same as me but that's what I had to think to get through the disappointment and heartbreak.

I'm not sure if I believe in fate or not but when I compare my life to then, there's no way I could have managed my family and the training. I'm in a much better place now and we're all set, kids too, for this mental time lol and I can't help but think that things happen for a reason.

It's a tough job to get into and it's tougher training and I'm sure the job will be more so but I've no doubt it will, for me, be totally worth it. Just keep going and keep applying, if it's for you it won't pass you and I wouldn't write off C2 until you officially hear anything. Stay positive

iamveryhopeful · 22-03-2016 11:53am

Mop a top wrote: »

^^^^^ happened to me! Pretty much had my life on hold since 2013 but for me it's worth it and I'm not saying that now I'm starting, I had totally written off this campaign as Highbury would definitely confirm and I was waiting on my shot in C3, pretty much another 2 years.

If anything it will test your resolve and patience just about as much as the job will, whatever happens, embrace it, it's tough if it doesn't go your way, I collapsed on the floor and poured my heart out, I was so sure I was getting in. It taught me patience and not to take anything for granted, they were the personal lessons I needed to learn. I know everyone isn't the same as me but that's what I had to think to get through the disappointment and heartbreak.

I'm not sure if I believe in fate or not but when I compare my life to then, there's no way I could have managed my family and the training. I'm in a much better place now and we're all set, kids too, for this mental time lol and I can't help but think that things happen for a reason.

It's a tough job to get into and it's tougher training and I'm sure the job will be more so but I've no doubt it will, for me, be totally worth it. Just keep going and keep applying, if it's for you it won't pass you and I wouldn't write off C2 until you officially hear anything. Stay positive

great post Mop as always

I haven't totally written off 1405 but with only one or two sets of calls left potentially, have to consider it a possibility that I'm not amongst the final candidates called...

Definitely the hard work starting once you get the call though. so good luck to those who are ticking down to their impending starting dates

MikeOneJuliet · 22-03-2016 4:58pm

For those still waiting, I got my call in C1 around this week last year. It's a long process and sometimes recruitment don't even know when the next intake are going in. Depends on numbers and budget. However, they still have to progress people to be ready to go in in case people decline the offer etc. Fingers crossed for you all. I know your pain all too well

iamveryhopeful · 22-03-2016 5:14pm

MikeOneJuliet wrote: »

For those still waiting, I got my call in C1 around this week last year. It's a long process and sometimes recruitment don't even know when the next intake are going in. Depends on numbers and budget. However, they still have to progress people to be ready to go in in case people decline the offer etc. Fingers crossed for you all. I know your pain all too well

still loving the job buddy?

your posts are always a great help and its nice to have someone such as yourself posting on here (having been through the whole recruitment process and also G.V)

MikeOneJuliet · 22-03-2016 6:38pm

iamveryhopeful wrote: »

still loving the job buddy?

your posts are always a great help and its nice to have someone such as yourself posting on here (having been through the whole recruitment process and also G.V)

Honestly could not see myself doing anything else any more. It has it's tough moments but it's such a worthwhile career and there's no better feeling than helping those in need, be it petty situations or genuinely saving a life!

I wish when I was going through the process there was a voice of reason to fire questions at, so I'm more than happy to try and be that person

Delilahbeau · 22-03-2016 9:49pm

MikeOneJuliet wrote:

I wish when I was going through the process there was a voice of reason to fire questions at, so I'm more than happy to try and be that person

That's really lovely, thank-you!

Tell me this... How far away from where you live did you get posted? (I'm not asking for locations, I mean driving time/miles).

Anyone I know from my hometown have all been placed in the same station, which is odd. Around abouts 45 minute drive each way... Is this the norm do you think?

MikeOneJuliet · 22-03-2016 10:17pm

Delilahbeau wrote: »

That's really lovely, thank-you!

Tell me this... How far away from where you live did you get posted? (I'm not asking for locations, I mean driving time/miles).

Anyone I know from my hometown have all been placed in the same station, which is odd. Around abouts 45 minute drive each way... Is this the norm do you think?

Mine takes me 20 mins usually. Outside of my own district but close enough to not have a bad commute!

Delilahbeau · 23-03-2016 9:59pm

Folka, just off hand, how long did each of you have to wait after passing your medical until you got the call??

I've heard of people waiting three weeks, others a couple of months.... What about you?

MikeOneJuliet · 23-03-2016 10:05pm

Delilahbeau wrote: »

Folka, just off hand, how long did each of you have to wait after passing your medical until you got the call??

I've heard of people waiting three weeks, others a couple of months.... What about you?

I did my medical in December got my call in March.

Mop a top · 24-03-2016 1:19am

Medical Feb called in march

Arko5901 · 10-06-2016 12:49am

Hi, long time lurker, first time posting! I've my medical coming up very soon and I don't see any issues or have any major concerns about passing. Anyone any thoughts on next enrolment and chances of being called up?! Feel like my life is on hold until I hear either way!

P.s. these boards are an amazing source of info and support!! Thank you!!

Mop a top · 12-06-2016 1:48am

Which campaign are you in?

Hopeful20160 · 12-06-2016 8:17am

I would love to know this also!! I'm 1405 campaign

Arko5901 · 12-06-2016 2:40pm

In both, but medical is for 1405 campaign

Mop a top · 12-06-2016 10:47pm

Honestly not sure. I reckon there's no way they'll progress people through the final stages if they weren't going to offer them a place in GV. Fingers crossed for you

Hopeful20160 · 12-06-2016 11:11pm

Thanks mop a top!! Feels so near yet so far at this stage, it makes sense yet don't wanna get the hopes up too much

Psni26 · 14-06-2016 12:20am

I have seen there are 2 email addresses for vetting I only have one, could somebody pm me them?

WannabePC123 · 14-06-2016 9:52am

Psni26 wrote: »

I have seen there are 2 email addresses for vetting I only have one, could somebody pm me them?

Could someone could pm me the vetting email address too?

Nerves2016 · 25-06-2016 6:43pm

In the waiting room but wondering if I do receive a call how to approach it...

Ive a 2 month notice period in work...So is it possible to defer accepting a place in Garneville to work out notice period or do I just tell my employer I'm working a months notice, goodbye..We are underresourced so don't think boss would appreciate walking away

Hopeful20160 · 25-06-2016 7:23pm

I'm not sure if you can defer it, but do not turn down this opportunity if you cannot defer it! Are you in a position where you can tell your boss what your new job will be?

Nerves2016 · 25-06-2016 7:53pm

No i wont be telling my boss (even tho its in a large bank) but I wont be letting the opportunity go, thats for sure

just looking at options!!

MikeOneJuliet · 25-06-2016 8:42pm

Nothing stopping you saying I'll be outta here in 4 weeks. They can't stop you. It's your future you should prioritise, not theirs!

ZeGerman · 26-06-2016 8:15pm

Nerves2016 I work for one of my mates, I've kept them informed throughout this process but have told them that realistically it will be September. I'm bricking it that I may have to go back and say August, I've organised so many events for august for the business, no one is more surprised than I am at getting this far. I'm not going to defer even if it's possible, the way I see it what would have happened if I'd won the lottery or got hit by a bus. No one is irreplaceable and life and businesses will go on, I'll do my best to get everything covered before I go but you have to put number 1 first.

Cbross1 · 26-06-2016 8:41pm

Nerves2016 wrote: »

In the waiting room but wondering if I do receive a call how to approach it...

Ive a 2 month notice period in work...So is it possible to defer accepting a place in Garneville to work out notice period or do I just tell my employer I'm working a months notice, goodbye..We are underresourced so don't think boss would appreciate walking away

Do you have any hols still due cos these are normally taken off your notice. I've 4wks notice to give but owed 2wks hols so I'll only have 2 wk 2 of the 4. Hope this helps

gigity gigity · 26-06-2016 9:59pm

From memory there is a question somewhere on how much notice you are required to give. I think that PSNI will take that into account. No one likes to be left in the lurch so if they specify two months then try and give them it however I wouldn't be turning the opportunity of the Police down!!! If you get offered a spot speak to your boss, with any luck they will be dead on and won't try and hold you back!

Robyn O · 27-06-2016 8:39pm

Hello Everyone!
Wondering if anyone knows when or if anyone who scored 62 in the latest campaign would or could start the vetting process etc.. I know a few people from the 2013 campaign who've just got offered places in Garnerville. Its so frustrating not knowing! thanks!

Arko5901 · 27-06-2016 9:18pm

Robyn O wrote: »

Hello Everyone!
Wondering if anyone knows when or if anyone who scored 62 in the latest campaign would or could start the vetting process etc.. I know a few people from the 2013 campaign who've just got offered places in Garnerville. Its so frustrating not knowing! thanks!

Which campaign - 1405 or 1509?

Robyn O · 27-06-2016 9:26pm

1509

Hopeful20160 · 27-06-2016 10:05pm

Robyn O, are the people you know who got offered places from 1405 campaign?

ZeGerman · 28-06-2016 11:24am

Anyone still waiting have a feeling about tomorrow? Can't put my finger on it but there's a tingle in these old bones.

Psni26 · 28-06-2016 12:28pm

Does anyone know if they are still going by AC score in receiving a call?

ZeGerman · 28-06-2016 1:06pm

I reckon at this stage those of us left from 1405 are just making up the numbers.

Sidelined1234 · 28-06-2016 2:24pm

They would need to get a move on and start letting people know if that's the case.

Nerves2016 · 28-06-2016 2:34pm

Stay positive folks...if not this month, its another 4 weeks wait to calls again!! If I don't get called next month, then i'll resign to the fact, its game over.....

But the Medical staff were saying they aren't putting you through the medicals if they didn't think they had someone to recruit due to the high cost of it.....they all seemed fairly positive with the exception of the medical and vetting (SMI) clearing, it is pretty much a waiting game!!! 1405 campaign members - we have all waited/been tormented long enough, hold tight for a few weeks if not this week - it will all work out in the end!!!!

Sidelined1234 · 28-06-2016 2:37pm

Very true Nerves.
Suppose positively is the only way to look at it until the day comes. Or else we are all going to send ourselves mad

Psni26 · 28-06-2016 4:21pm

Yea definitely! But does make sense because we haven't been processed in order either just all at one go!

Nerves2016 · 14-07-2016 11:15am

Oh the wait really is a pain in the whole....im only waiting about 3/4 weeks now, but it feels like a lifetime....imagine some people who waited months for calls!!!

Hoping they start making calls again next Thursday or Friday (20th/21st)..............

Psni26 · 14-07-2016 1:58pm

Here here!! Think it might be the next two weeks after that date so like from the 26th/27th. Hopefully it's our time!

Psni26 · 14-07-2016 2:00pm

Here here!! I think it might be in the next 2 weeks after those dates so like the 26th/27th! Everything's crossed!

PSNI Recruitment - Stage 4.5 - The Wait

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