January 2020 Recruitment.

Brodin2693 · 03-12-2020 5:33pm

The only plus side is they are crying out for more officers, they’re so understaffed as is, I’d say the 600 odd theyre looking with this campaign will be safe enough but I’d say there won’t be another recruitment campaign for a good few years

PSNIhopeful1 · 03-12-2020 8:15pm

Haven't been on the boards in a while. I'm in fast track group 1, just have medical left to do and nothing else. Medical is very soon.

Even I'm gutted by the delay for results as I want to know where I am on the merit list and how long it will be before I'm called for Garnerville etc if I pass the medical.

It's been a long and stressful year not only with the application process but also with my current job as I work in healthcare and it's been absolutely nuts with covid and now coming up to the annual christmas rush.

I can't even begin to explain how happy I'll be to leave this job if I pass medical. On the bright side, I'll be getting the covid vaccine within the next 2 weeks due to being frontline staff and should be immune before I start Garnerville lol. Not even covid can stop me then!

To the people I met at PCA, you all seemed like great people and I can't wait to work with you all granted we pass the remaining stages.

Also, to anyone still doing AC's, good luck. They're daunting but if you do your research you will be fine.

Loooking forward to the last stage now and hopefully passing it so that the process can finally come to an end after waiting since the 1710 campaign!

MrChew · 03-12-2020 8:39pm

PSNIhopeful1 wrote: »

Haven't been on the boards in a while. I'm in fast track group 1, just have medical left to do and nothing else. Medical is very soon.

Even I'm gutted by the delay for results as I want to know where I am on the merit list and how long it will be before I'm called for Garnerville etc if I pass the medical.

It's been a long and stressful year not only with the application process but also with my current job as I work in healthcare and it's been absolutely nuts with covid and now coming up to the annual christmas rush.

I can't even begin to explain how happy I'll be to leave this job if I pass medical. On the bright side, I'll be getting the covid vaccine within the next 2 weeks due to being frontline staff and should be immune before I start Garnerville lol. Not even covid can stop me then!

To the people I met at PCA, you all seemed like great people and I can't wait to work with you all granted we pass the remaining stages.

Also, to anyone still doing AC's, good luck. They're daunting but if you do your research you will be fine.

Loooking forward to the last stage now and hopefully passing it so that the process can finally come to an end after waiting since the 1710 campaign!

Good to hear from you, Hopeful! I'm in the same boat as you re the medical. Same, too, in that I cannot bear my current job. Just hoping I can get through the medical first time without any delays so that I can be done with this process and look towards the future with a bit more optimism.

And I'm one of the lucky ones. I can't imagine how frustrating this must be for those who still have no idea of their AC results, and who have yet to go through the rest of the stages and all that they entail.

SMS19 · 03-12-2020 11:10pm

Gonzo94 wrote: »

Can't see there being another recruitment any time soon if I'm honest. I can see their budget being slashed post March and who knows if that will have any knock on effects for the current campaigns.

I proper feel sorry for all of you in the 2020 campaign waiting on those AC results. Nothing short of shambolic imo. Those of us who are still left in the 2018 campaign feel your pain. We've been hit with setback after setback due to covid etc. We don't even know when our next intake will be. So god knows when you guys will get in.

Talk in GV is that the next intake is early February.

Gonzo94 · 03-12-2020 11:25pm

SMS19 wrote: »

Talk in GV is that the next intake is early February.

I've heard twice now that the next intake is probably going to be March. That came from people currently in training at GV. I don't know what to believe now lol. Proper frustrating haha.

Tashbash · 03-12-2020 11:53pm

SMS19 wrote: »

Talk in GV is that the next intake is early February.

I asked a trainer today its definitely March. No back ups if we get back squadded...

MrChew · 04-12-2020 12:46am

Tashbash wrote: »

No back ups if we get back squadded...

Now, could you translate that into civilian please? Lol

Tashbash · 04-12-2020 12:53am

MrChew wrote: »

Now, could you translate that into civilian please? Lol

Haha Ill try.

Basically if you can't continue with the course you are in say you fail an exam or practical and they want you to redo the learning or you are sick, need time off. They will put you in the squad who are behind you and you will redo the course from the point where they were at.
So if theres no squads behind you for you to join then you will have to wait until there is one, which is now March. Its paid time off as far as I know but you want to get GV over with asap.

Gonzo94 · 04-12-2020 9:49am

Tbh I'm starting to lose motivation with it all now. It would be helpful to have some sort of official update from recruitment about February. It was only a few weeks ago we were told that February should be going ahead lol. If college staff are saying that March is the next intake then surely the recruitment team should also know this? I emailed recruitment the other day asking about possible dates that Feb calls might go out and they replied saying they hope to be issuing offers for Feb in the next number of weeks. One department says one thing and another says something else. So so frustrating.

Cheers Tash and SMS for leting us know what the craic is. We really do appreciate it so thank you and all the best with GV

SausageDog33 · 04-12-2020 1:42pm

So how many people from FT group 1 have had vetting results back? I'm still waiting on vetting and medical date....

CoAntrim24 · 04-12-2020 1:46pm

SausageDog33 wrote: »

So how many people from FT group 1 have had vetting results back? I'm still waiting on vetting and medical date....

Well bro - I’m just waiting on vetting but have been given my medical date.. I would say you will get yours soon.

YamDiv6N · 04-12-2020 1:57pm

Just waiting on vetting and a medical date here too!

MrChew · 04-12-2020 2:45pm

SausageDog33 wrote: »

So how many people from FT group 1 have had vetting results back? I'm still waiting on vetting and medical date....

I've my vetting back and have my medical date in the near future.

Paulo345 · 07-12-2020 10:15am

For the medical forms to we put down every single detail? For instance on history of back pain I hurt my back a bit in 2012 playing rugby, should I put that down?

YamDiv6N · 07-12-2020 11:11am

Paulo345 wrote: »

For the medical forms to we put down every single detail? For instance on history of back pain I hurt my back a bit in 2012 playing rugby, should I put that down?

My Dr advised me it would be best to. I had a similar incident in 2013 with a fall skiing. Hasn't bothered me since but it was treated at the time so would be on record somewhere!

felix1305 · 07-12-2020 6:37pm

hey guys!

recently seen this thread and thought I'd sign up!

Well done to all the FT'ers!

I recently did mine and not feeling majorly confident about it, especially one of the role plays. But read posts from people with the same thoughts that end up passing, so who knows I guess!

If all fails with this campaign, what are your thoughts on when is the next recruitment drive?

This one has been such a drag, so I could assume another could be on the horizon surely?

Si_zx10r · 07-12-2020 8:27pm

Good luck Felix, I feel the same as yourself. Doesnt help when you hear about all the cheaters through the process either but at least like most if I get through I can say I done it on my own merit.

Tashbash · 07-12-2020 8:28pm

Si_zx10r wrote: »

Good luck Felix, I feel the same as yourself. Doesnt help when you hear about all the cheaters through the process either but at least like most if I get through I can say I done it on my own merit.

Oh? What do you mean about this?

Gonzo94 · 07-12-2020 8:35pm

I'm curious myself lol. Are you talking about the online tests?

Si_zx10r · 07-12-2020 8:49pm

I know of people who had friends sit beside them during online assessments and then with regards the a/c, finding out what the role plays are going to be. I do know that supposedly not everyone will have the role plays but knowing what what each possible scenario is and preparing for all in anticipation is an unfair advantage in my eyes. Alot of us spent time doing our research, paying for tuition etc to give ourselves every opportunity for others to cheat their way through. Suppose its always going to happen, same happened when I applied for the fire service, I made it into the top 180 applications but not enough positions became available. Had I of known the interview questions, I would have finished higher like some but I suppose that's life lol

Gonzo94 · 07-12-2020 9:00pm

You'll get that in every job or competition unfortunately. It sucks but it says a lot about those people. I had similar experience with the fire service. I knew guys who got their firefighter family members to do their online tests or pay other people to do their maths online test. It's proper depressing.

I hope you get in with this competition.

Si_zx10r · 07-12-2020 9:09pm

Thanks gonzo, hopefully it works out for you aswell. Hopefully get through this and move onto the next phase. When you take that 1052 odd people pass this stage, the odds are better than the online assessments. I think the waiting and not knowing is getting to me more than anything 😂😂 stressful day at work, all off my chest now 😂

mariyapsni · 07-12-2020 9:47pm

Si_zx10r wrote: »

Thanks gonzo, hopefully it works out for you aswell. Hopefully get through this and move onto the next phase. When you take that 1052 odd people pass this stage, the odds are better than the online assessments. I think the waiting and not knowing is getting to me more than anything 😂😂 stressful day at work, all off my chest now 😂

Hey Si_zx10r and Felix1305. I feel for you. I am in the same boat, as are many others i guess. The frustration at this time is huge and another 8 weeks' wait is just too much but if at least we knew if we have passed or not - that would be the greatest Christmas presie. Just think of the coming holidays. As long as we have done our research and did our best, that's what should keep us motivated xx:):rolleyes:;)

Si_zx10r · 07-12-2020 10:21pm

Hopefully it's good news for most us at least, would miss this forum if I don't get through lol its deffo helped keep the motivation going knowing many are in the same boat. Just over 7 weeks left now until results and with things opening up again and a vaccine approved, we should know no later than the 29th January 2021. Full year in the process, would be rubbish to get bad news lol

Boneyard2002 · 08-12-2020 12:09am

I’ve been waiting on results from 30th July. I thought waiting until December was going to be stressful and a long wait but now that it’s changed until 29th January and fast track groups have been placed I am not looking hopeful and have the dreaded feeling of the dear John email.

mariyapsni · 08-12-2020 12:15am

Boneyard2002 wrote: »

I’ve been waiting on results from 30th July. I thought waiting until December was going to be stressful and a long wait but now that it’s changed until 29th January and fast track groups have been placed I am not looking hopeful and have the dreaded feeling of the dear John email.

Jeepers, Boneyard2002! From July! I feel your pain, that's 2 more months than me, i've been waiting since the end of September. Have a little faith. I am also quite dreading a failing result, but at the same time, i also have hopes. Let's wait and see in positive spirits

KN1231999 · 08-12-2020 1:10am

done mine last week, i feel for people waiting way longer than me, a long 3 weeks ahead
i wonder if anymore fast track groups will be compiled after the new sessions

felix1305 · 08-12-2020 10:01am

Thank you Si_zx10r and mariyapsni! I hope we get the results we are after!

What's gutted me the most is that I was meant to attend an AC class, but the further restrictions pushed that back, whilst Deloitte didnt adjust anything and carried on through the restrictions. So ultimately couldn't attend my class before going and felt hugely disadvantaged.

Studied as much as I could, but hope it's enough, maybe not.

This year has been a drag. Cant wait for it to end and things to return to normal ðŸ˜©

PSNI2020 · 08-12-2020 2:43pm

Got an email to say I’ve successfully completed the vetting process today! Just over 7 weeks from it being submitted. Just the medical to go but I haven’t received a date for it yet, I can’t see it being this side of Christmas now.

MrChew · 08-12-2020 2:48pm

PSNI2020 wrote: »

Got an email to say I’ve successfully completed the vetting process today! Just over 7 weeks from it being submitted. Just the medical to go but I haven’t received a date for it yet, I can’t see it being this side of Christmas now.

Nice one chum, one last step to go!

Mcztg_93 · 08-12-2020 3:14pm

PSNI2020 wrote: »

Got an email to say I’ve successfully completed the vetting process today! Just over 7 weeks from it being submitted. Just the medical to go but I haven’t received a date for it yet, I can’t see it being this side of Christmas now.

Well done! I got my email today too, just under 8 weeks.

CG97 · 08-12-2020 4:30pm

Hey, just seen this!

So how’s everyone finding this recruitment? First time applying and waiting on the dreaded AC result! Soo gutted it’s been pushed back to jan! I’ve been waiting since late august to hear lol.

Does anyone know what’s it marked out if and any idea what the pass mark is?

CoAntrim24 · 08-12-2020 4:55pm

CG97 wrote: »

Hey, just seen this!

So how’s everyone finding this recruitment? First time applying and waiting on the dreaded AC result! Soo gutted it’s been pushed back to jan! I’ve been waiting since late august to hear lol.

Does anyone know what’s it marked out if and any idea what the pass mark is?

Im not too sure what it is marked out of and the pass mark changes each campaign mate, not sure how much it changes by but aye.

All the best mate, at least you know the wait will be over in a few months.

Columbo1234 · 08-12-2020 6:17pm

Mcztg_93 wrote: »

Well done! I got my email today too, just under 8 weeks.

Congrats both and well done !

My vetting has only been away 4 weeks now. It’s great to hear of more people getting their vetting back relatively quickly. All being well I’d love to see mine cleared by end of January so fingers crossed. My PCA is in not to distant future.

PSNI2020 · 08-12-2020 6:36pm

What all’s involved in the medical? Or is that classified information?

CG97 · 08-12-2020 6:36pm

CoAntrim24 wrote: »

Im not too sure what it is marked out of and the pass mark changes each campaign mate, not sure how much it changes by but aye.

All the best mate, at least you know the wait will be over in a few months.

Well I know i haven’t been on the FT. But feeling pretty confident and thought I got plenty of information from the assessment actors. But the wait is killing me lol

CG97 · 08-12-2020 6:38pm

PSNI2020 wrote: »

What all’s involved in the medical? Or is that classified information?

Probably what you can imagine, I done a medical in the army a few years back and I’d say it’s more less similar, height/weight etc. Eyes and ears, medical conditions/medication/injuries etc

MrChew · 08-12-2020 7:02pm

PSNI2020 wrote: »

What all’s involved in the medical? Or is that classified information?

It's all easily accessible online. Urine test, blood pressure, eye test, hearing test, height, weight, lung function, listen to your chest and heart, probably some joint flexibility, and a q and a with the doctor if there's anything on your MHQ.

Paulo345 · 08-12-2020 9:07pm

Considering eye surgery for the medical!

I’ve been to a consultation and know there’s several types you can get (lasek, PRK, etc). I think I heard somewhere that they want stable vision 3 months post op to be given entry to GV?

Are there any forms of surgery that the PSNI won’t allow?

MrChew · 08-12-2020 9:14pm

Paulo345 wrote: »

Considering eye surgery for the medical!

I’ve been to a consultation and know there’s several types you can get (lasek, PRK, etc). I think I heard somewhere that they want stable vision 3 months post op to be given entry to GV?

Are there any forms of surgery that the PSNI won’t allow?

Do you not meet the standard without?

Your best bet might be to email OH and ask which surgery is acceptable.

Paulo345 · 08-12-2020 9:17pm

MrChew wrote: »

Do you not meet the standard without?

Your best bet might be to email OH and ask which surgery is acceptable.

Not a chance I’d meet the standard I’m afraid! , would like to get something done ASAP though to get past that 3 month window.

MrChew · 08-12-2020 9:22pm

Paulo345 wrote: »

Not a chance I’d meet the standard I’m afraid! , would like to get something done ASAP though to get past that 3 month window.

Really, I've heard differing things about laser eye surgery and the time window they want. I'd definitely give them a shout in that regard, though any mainstream laser eye surgery would be acceptable to them.

Paulo345 · 08-12-2020 9:26pm

MrChew wrote: »

Really, I've heard differing things about laser eye surgery and the time window they want. I'd definitely give them a shout in that regard, though any mainstream laser eye surgery would be acceptable to them.

Just checked the frequently asked questions section on the website and under the medical headline it says

If I get laser eye surgery will I meet the eyesight standards to join the PSNI?

Laser eye surgery is usually very successful and is not a barrier to recruitment provided that:

There are no complications.
The operation corrects visual acuity to meet the PSNI eyesight standard.
Recovery is rapid and PSNI do not have strict post-surgery time limits for considering your application. As a general rule the PSNI like to see stable vision for about 3 months with no side effects (post-op) before offering a candidate employment. The candidate simply has to meet the standard when they present for medical. We cannot offer advice on the variety of laser eye surgery options available.

MrChew · 08-12-2020 9:38pm

Paulo345 wrote: »

Just checked the frequently asked questions section on the website and under the medical headline it says

If I get laser eye surgery will I meet the eyesight standards to join the PSNI?

Laser eye surgery is usually very successful and is not a barrier to recruitment provided that:

There are no complications.
The operation corrects visual acuity to meet the PSNI eyesight standard.
Recovery is rapid and PSNI do not have strict post-surgery time limits for considering your application. As a general rule the PSNI like to see stable vision for about 3 months with no side effects (post-op) before offering a candidate employment. The candidate simply has to meet the standard when they present for medical. We cannot offer advice on the variety of laser eye surgery options available.

Well there ya go.

So you could get the surgery, do your medical, and start GV once your three months have elapsed?

mariyapsni · 08-12-2020 9:47pm

Paulo345 wrote: »

Considering eye surgery for the medical!

I’ve been to a consultation and know there’s several types you can get (lasek, PRK, etc). I think I heard somewhere that they want stable vision 3 months post op to be given entry to GV?

Are there any forms of surgery that the PSNI won’t allow?

Paulo345, i am in the same boat as you, just in case i also pass the A/C

So, i emailed the Recruitment team about the different eye surgeries - they said that they cannot comment on individual cases and advised the following: "The candidate simply has to meet the standard when they present for medical. We cannot offer advice on the variety of laser eye surgery options available." I hope this helps you.

Gonzo94 · 08-12-2020 9:47pm

MrChew wrote: »

Well there ya go.

So you could get the surgery, do your medical, and start GV once your three months have elapsed?

Thats how I would read it. I'm sure they could clarify it for you too.

I had laser eye treatment done about 4 years ago. So if anyone has any questions. Feel free to fire them over and I'll help if I can.

Paulo345 · 09-12-2020 9:39pm

mariyapsni wrote: »

Paulo345, i am in the same boat as you, just in case i also pass the A/C So, i emailed the Recruitment team about the different eye surgeries - they said that they cannot comment on individual cases and advised the following: "The candidate simply has to meet the standard when they present for medical. We cannot offer advice on the variety of laser eye surgery options available." I hope this helps you.

Laser eye surgery booked, feels like we have to jump through so many hoops in the process! Shows how bad we want it.

Paulo345 · 09-12-2020 9:40pm

Gonzo94 wrote: »

Thats how I would read it. I'm sure they could clarify it for you too.

I had laser eye treatment done about 4 years ago. So if anyone has any questions. Feel free to fire them over and I'll help if I can.

Did they ask any questions in regards to your laser at the medical?

Paulo345 · 09-12-2020 9:42pm

MrChew wrote: »

Well there ya go.

So you could get the surgery, do your medical, and start GV once your three months have elapsed?

I think so, imagine getting the laser and failing on something else though

. I’m very worried about the medical even though I know I’m healthy I do have a few injuries in the past from playing rugby that I hope they don’t fail me on those as they don’t affect me in the slightest and have long healed.

MrChew · 09-12-2020 10:10pm

Paulo345 wrote: »

I think so, imagine getting the laser and failing on something else though . I’m very worried about the medical even though I know I’m healthy I do have a few injuries in the past from playing rugby that I hope they don’t fail me on those as they don’t affect me in the slightest and have long healed.

FWIW, loads of people who fail the medical at first pass succeed on appeal. Obviously, it would be better to pass first time, but there's still lots of reasons to be hopeful even if you don't. When your medical comes around, make sure you have as much documentation as possible related to your injuries - that seems to go a long way.

January 2020 Recruitment.

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