Prison Officer Recruitment 2016

Davey23 · 21-08-2018 6:10pm

Still waiting, I also know a girl thats not on boards thats still waiting also...I know people said to me it can take up to a year but hopefully thats not the case, 6 months in now.

deeodee · 21-08-2018 6:27pm

Davey23 wrote: »

Still waiting, I also know a girl thats not on boards thats still waiting also...I know people said to me it can take up to a year but hopefully thats not the case, 6 months in now.

To be honest I think it’s something else that’s holding it up, I have my mother and brother who both did the civil service recently and their Garda clearance only took two weeks to come back.

Davey23 · 21-08-2018 8:14pm

Its strange alright but a recent comment was saying that the garda, fire and army are all in the recruitment stages aswel... what do you reckon it might be?? Hopefully they are not lost, just joking :-)

Leo Demidov · 21-08-2018 8:31pm

deeodee wrote:

To be honest I think itâ€™s something else thatâ€™s holding it up, I have my mother and brother who both did the civil service recently and their Garda clearance only took two weeks to come back.

Different level of scrutiny being applied.

Davey23 · 25-08-2018 2:53pm

Hey everybody I got some good news that my clearance has come back so I will keep my fingers crossed everybody else will here soon aswel.

Paddy 42 · 25-08-2018 3:57pm

Davey 23
Couple of questions you might answer for the rest of us. :
Can you give us some information as to how long the process has taken for you?
From passing interview; to starting vetting and finishing vetting?
Was it IPS who contacted you to inform you that your clearance has come through?
Have you completed your PCT and medical and are just waiting now for a start date for training?

Davey23 · 25-08-2018 4:54pm

Hey yes i done the interview in Feb and the PCT in May of this year, your clearance is sent off if you pass the interview so the security clearance took about 6 months total, I recieved word by phonecall from the IPS and will be starting in the college in October.

Paddy 42 · 25-08-2018 5:06pm

Thanks for that and the best of luck in training.

Davey23 · 25-08-2018 11:36pm

Thanks very much Paddy and I will keep my fingers crossed for everyones to come back soon aswel because after going through the process myself of waiting I know there is nothing worse, thanks and goodluck everyone.

Precal 2018 · 27-08-2018 6:34pm

Davey23 wrote: »

Hey yes i done the interview in Feb and the PCT in May of this year, your clearance is sent off if you pass the interview so the security clearance took about 6 months total, I recieved word by phonecall from the IPS and will be starting in the college in October.

Congratulations on getting through. Just wondering did they ring or enquire about references before you started and if so at what stage did they ring them ? Any help will be greatly appreciated

Davey23 · 28-08-2018 8:33am

Thanks, to be honest I dont know if they called the company or not but in regards to contacting me about it I heard nothing, I would imagine they called to check me out but it was never said to me, on the other hand I work for a big enough company, in saying that with my position I would imagine it would have been said to me but it still could be, other than what I have said I really dont know sorry.

scullersky · 12-09-2018 6:56pm

My Security Clearance came back, I'm delighted. Just really nervous about the PCT, especially the running, I've not been very active and working more the. 12 hours says it's tough. Anyway with training advice of appreciate a pm. I've 3 weeks to train :-)

Paddy 42 · 12-09-2018 7:20pm

How long did it take for your security clearance to come back Tommy- Kerry
I taught you are called for the PCT while you are waiting for security clearance to come back?

punisher5112 · 12-09-2018 9:28pm

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

My Security Clearance came back, I'm delighted. Just really nervous about the PCT, especially the running, I've not been very active and working more the. 12 hours says it's tough. Anyway with training advice of appreciate a pm. I've 3 weeks to train :-)

Look up the bleep test.

Get out and do a run between 15 metres and back.

So step out 15 metres and time yourself you should be able to do them in 3.30mins
600 metres total for that part.

DuckHuntMadra · 12-09-2018 9:50pm

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

My Security Clearance came back, I'm delighted. Just really nervous about the PCT, especially the running, I've not been very active and working more the. 12 hours says it's tough. Anyway with training advice of appreciate a pm. I've 3 weeks to train :-)

Make sure you stretch, for example do 100/150 m then stop and stretch out your legs for a few minutes. Nightmare to get injured at this point. Good luck.

scullersky · 12-09-2018 11:08pm

Paddy 42 wrote: »

How long did it take for your security clearance to come back Tommy- Kerry
I taught you are called for the PCT while you are waiting for security clearance to come back?

SC took 7 months. After being medically cleared it I just missed out by a day as the pct was full. Then the next was cancelled as there was not enough... So in the the next one now

scullersky · 14-09-2018 3:07pm

Does any know if you fail the PCT it says you at two attempts. Are these on the same day or can you come back for the following PCT?

punisher5112 · 14-09-2018 3:11pm

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Does any know if you fail the PCT it says you at two attempts. Are these on the same day or can you come back for the following PCT?

Same day I believe.

scullersky · 15-09-2018 10:24pm

Can anyone confirm if my calculations are correct?

Basic Pay including Rent Alowance €28,690
Operational Alowance 8% €2,295.20 (8% of €28.690)
AH Band 360 €5,072.04 (€14.098 x 360)

TOTAL: *€36,057 €1382.07 Gross Forghtnightly

* EXCLUDING SUNDAY PREMIUM + NIGHT DUTY ALOWANCE

Also can anyone tell me how many hours you get paid for a day? Like do you get paid for lunch or not, and if not how must time is deducted.

If anyone can advise if this is right or pm me, that would be great. Just trying to plan ahead if I pass the PCT.

Thanks :cool::)

punisher5112 · 15-09-2018 11:15pm

Break time is yours so not paid.

scullersky · 15-09-2018 11:25pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Break time is yours so not paid.

Do you know what breaks you get?

twowheelsonly · 17-09-2018 4:15pm

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Do you know what breaks you get?

Day is based on an 8 to 8 with an hour dinner break so 11 hours pay.

You also get a breakfast and tea break of 40 mins each approx. within that 11 hours (these are paid)
Breaks can vary from Jail to jail and from shift to shift as can your 'due on' hours. Whilst it's based on an 8-8 there are also shifts like 7.45 to 8.15 and so on but again these vary from jail to jail. There may be a paid dinner hour built into your roster whereby on one of your days you're covering the dinner guard. In that instance you're on a 12 hour day.
There's so many variations around the country that it would be impossible to cover them all here. BTW, there's also 8 to 5 Monday to Friday rosters, again dependent on your job / location. Nights are also based on an 8 to 8 but in most places you come in early and get relieved early which is great for dodging traffic both for the guy going home and the guy coming in. Nights are paid for 12 hours.

At times you'll be designated Breakfast / Dinner / Tea Guard where you'll possibly be relieving someone, likewise with nights. Don't get a name as a 'bad' relief whatever you do !!!!!!!

Pip108 · 03-10-2018 8:51pm

Anybody know what time roughly the pct finishes at??

scullersky · 05-10-2018 9:17am

Such a long process but passed PCT.. Contract in post :-)

Jakeren7 · 05-10-2018 12:57pm

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Such a long process but passed PCT.. Contract in post :-)

Well done. How was it just waiting to be called for mine. Any tips

scullersky · 05-10-2018 1:01pm

Jakeren7 wrote: »

Well done. How was it just waiting to be called for mine. Any tips

Sent ya pm

gavdolfini · 18-10-2018 11:24am

Anybody else pass pct in February and still waiting on security clearance?. 2018 recruits are even starting ahead.of some 2016

deeodee · 27-11-2018 8:41pm

Anybody else waiting on there clearance from 2016, mine has been gone since febuary at this stage

gavdolfini · 13-12-2018 7:44pm

deeodee wrote: »

Anybody else waiting on there clearance from 2016, mine has been gone since febuary at this stage

Same. No word from them. Don't know why or how 2018 candidates can start ahead. Don't have a large family.

User2206 · 03-01-2019 3:33pm

Hey, I know there’s still people from this campaign that have yet to be given an offer of a start date but I was just wondering for the people who have started in the IPS how long their wait was roughly?

Also, does anyone know when the next batch of offers are going out?

gavdolfini · 16-01-2019 10:18am

User2206 wrote: »

Hey, I know there’s still people from this campaign that have yet to be given an offer of a start date but I was just wondering for the people who have started in the IPS how long their wait was roughly?

Also, does anyone know when the next batch of offers are going out?

Wouldnt hold your breath waiting on it.

CaitrionaBest · 03-02-2019 5:25pm

Hi there

Interview in a few days, what kinda questions do they ask? and group report writing/situation analysis..anybody any advice how best to pass this? Thanks ðŸ˜€

twowheelsonly · 04-02-2019 10:49pm

CaitrionaBest wrote: »

Hi there

Interview in a few days, what kinda questions do they ask? and group report writing/situation analysis..anybody any advice how best to pass this? Thanks &#55357;&#56832;

It's a long time since I did it but be prepared for questions like "What makes you think that you'll be suited to this job...." or "How do you feel about dealing with rapists, murderers and every other kind of scumbag...." (or words to that effect !!)
BTW, the correct type of answer for the above is something like.. "I wouldn't expect to know what every prisoner is in for - or their history - so I presume that I'd be expected to treat them all pretty much the same..."

In the group scenario don't be the 'Alpha male' leading the charge. Think about what you'd like to add to the conversation and do so without being asked. It doesn't matter what you think, or whether you're right or wrong (to a degree - just don't be completely off the wall!!) The main thing is that you're seen to analyse a problem and be seen to be acting on it. It's about interaction more than anything

CaitrionaBest · 05-02-2019 1:11pm

twowheelsonly wrote: »

It's a long time since I did it but be prepared for questions like "What makes you think that you'll be suited to this job...." or "How do you feel about dealing with rapists, murderers and every other kind of scumbag...." (or words to that effect !!)
BTW, the correct type of answer for the above is something like.. "I wouldn't expect to know what every prisoner is in for - or their history - so I presume that I'd be expected to treat them all pretty much the same..."

In the group scenario don't be the 'Alpha male' leading the charge. Think about what you'd like to add to the conversation and do so without being asked. It doesn't matter what you think, or whether you're right or wrong (to a degree - just don't be completely off the wall!!) The main thing is that you're seen to analyse a problem and be seen to be acting on it. It's about interaction more than anything

Thank you so much for that ðŸ˜႒

deeodee · 14-02-2019 2:38pm

Anybody on here from 2016 waiting on their clearance? I'm at my wits end now been over the year mark

Redzer99 · 15-02-2019 12:25am

deeodee wrote: »

Anybody on here from 2016 waiting on their clearance? I'm at my wits end now been over the year mark

Don't mind me asking but have you lived outside of the state or does any of your family??

deeodee · 15-02-2019 12:17pm

Redzer99 wrote: »

Don't mind me asking but have you lived outside of the state or does any of your family??

I did live in England for awhile when I was younger but it was at the one address.

gavdolfini · 22-02-2019 5:48pm

deeodee wrote: »

Anybody on here from 2016 waiting on their clearance? I'm at my wits end now been over the year mark

I am. Yet 2018 campaign getting contracts. Disgraceful

deeodee · 27-02-2019 11:15pm

Finally got my clearance and get to start in May, Anyone still waiting from 2016 I hope it comes soon for you.

KBHC · 12-03-2019 12:17pm

scullersky wrote: »

Can anyone confirm if my calculations are correct?

Basic Pay including Rent Alowance €28,690
Operational Alowance 8% €2,295.20 (8% of €28.690)
AH Band 360 €5,072.04 (€14.098 x 360)

TOTAL: *€36,057 €1382.07 Gross Forghtnightly

* EXCLUDING SUNDAY PREMIUM + NIGHT DUTY ALOWANCE

Also can anyone tell me how many hours you get paid for a day? Like do you get paid for lunch or not, and if not how must time is deducted.

If anyone can advise if this is right or pm me, that would be great. Just trying to plan ahead if I pass the PCT.

Thanks :cool::)

Hi scullersky
New to boards but waiting on clearance at the min.
Did you ever find out if your calculations were correct?? Just looking to plan ahead myself. Pm me either.
Thank you.

deeodee · 12-03-2019 12:47pm

As far as I aware we only get basic for the training weeks, all the other allowances won't kick in till we are assigned into a prison. As of Jan 2019 basic is 29267.

Bmrhcp · 25-03-2019 2:08pm

Is anyone from the 2016 panel still waiting on clearance to come back?

gavdolfini · 31-03-2019 9:38pm

Bmrhcp wrote: »

Is anyone from the 2016 panel still waiting on clearance to come back?

Yep. Not sure how many are left waiting.

CplMick · 01-04-2019 10:11pm

This maybe of interest to all of you hoping to join the service

http://trap.ncirl.ie/1780/1/joyceclarke.pdf

Best of luck with your application

deeodee · 05-04-2019 7:31pm

Can anyone tell me when to expect my first payment when training? Does it start straight away or do we have to wait in lieu?

raze_them_all_ · 05-04-2019 9:30pm

deeodee wrote: »

Can anyone tell me when to expect my first payment when training? Does it start straight away or do we have to wait in lieu?

2nd Thursday after starting.

twowheelsonly · 07-04-2019 2:38pm

deeodee wrote: »

Can anyone tell me when to expect my first payment when training? Does it start straight away or do we have to wait in lieu?

Depends on when you start but I see you're down for May. Pay dates in May are the Thursday the 9th and Thursday the 23rd.

deeodee · 07-04-2019 5:40pm

twowheelsonly wrote: »

Depends on when you start but I see you're down for May. Pay dates in May are the Thursday the 9th and Thursday the 23rd.

Thanks for the reply, just seen some where in the contract it said in lieu so was wondering if it would be awhile before we got paid.

twowheelsonly · 07-04-2019 9:45pm

deeodee wrote: »

Thanks for the reply, just seen some where in the contract it said in lieu so was wondering if it would be awhile before we got paid.

No, I'm 99% sure (but stand to be corrected of course!!) that the current week, or basic wage, is paid to date and overtime / allowances etc are paid a fortnight in arrears.

gavdolfini · 28-04-2019 8:46am

Anyone from 2016 campaign still waiting on clearance??!!.

Prison Officer Recruitment 2016

Comments