Crime and policing analyst in AGS (EO level)

Mc Love · 03-07-2018 10:34pm

You need to fill out the form and the online form before submitting the application so I don't think he has applied for the position

Tauriel · 04-07-2018 6:49am

Thanks for the responses. I will let him know so he can follow up.

CK2019 · 04-07-2018 10:46am

Anyone know what the work environment is like as a civilian with AGS? Got in as a CO in the last campaign with DEASP and the work life balance is great - flexitime, term time opportunities etc.

Going to apply for this campaign anyway but just interested if anyone has any insight into what they are like to work for!

yessiryes · 04-07-2018 6:09pm

Hi,
Going to apply for this also, am a CO currently but 0 progression opportunities within my department, also think my location has a lot to do with lack of progression but that's a story for another day. Wouldn't have a whole pile of experience in the area through work but I did Psychology as part of my degree so it was covered extensively through that so will be relying on that to hopefully see me through, i think I can cover the other competencies with work experience better, will only be applying for Galway, wonder if the new Garda Headquarters will feature as a location.....
Best of luck to all applying.

Crunchymomma · 04-07-2018 6:19pm

yessiryes wrote: »

Hi,
Going to apply for this also, am a CO currently but 0 progression opportunities within my department, also think my location has a lot to do with lack of progression but that's a story for another day. Wouldn't have a whole pile of experience in the area through work but I did Psychology as part of my degree so it was covered extensively through that so will be relying on that to hopefully see me through, i think I can cover the other competencies with work experience better, will only be applying for Galway, wonder if the new Garda Headquarters will feature as a location.....
Best of luck to all applying.

Afaik galway location is the new building opposite gmit.

Crunchymomma · 04-07-2018 6:21pm

CK2019 wrote: »

Anyone know what the work environment is like as a civilian with AGS? Got in as a CO in the last campaign with DEASP and the work life balance is great - flexitime, term time opportunities etc.

Going to apply for this campaign anyway but just interested if anyone has any insight into what they are like to work for!

I'm currently in AGS and I find it pretty good. Work life balance is good, no issues wth working up/taking off flexi, job share, term time etc and no dealing with the public really

Signore Fancy Pants · 04-07-2018 6:39pm

I'm thinking about going for this.

Currently working in the Public Sector with extensive experience in a related role on a national and international stage.

Just wondering what the craic is with regard to payscales and pension entitlements if I was to be successful.

Surely I wouldnt drop down to the entry level grade?

CK2019 · 04-07-2018 10:48pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I'm currently in AGS and I find it pretty good. Work life balance is good, no issues wth working up/taking off flexi, job share, term time etc and no dealing with the public really

Thanks a million Crunchymomma, that’s positive to hear

Toshi101 · 05-07-2018 12:34am

Sure is a lot of acronyms in here

Crunchymomma · 05-07-2018 2:06am

Chewbacca wrote: »

I'm thinking about going for this.

Currently working in the Public Sector with extensive experience in a related role on a national and international stage.

Just wondering what the craic is with regard to payscales and pension entitlements if I was to be successful.

Surely I wouldnt drop down to the entry level grade?

Circular 21/04 deals with incremental credit. It might clear it up for you

Iwouldinmesack · 05-07-2018 8:38am

In the information booklet it states If you are successful you have to go for training, which is in templemore over a five week period? Does that mean you are required to stay overnight mon-fri or ?

Crunchymomma · 05-07-2018 9:02am

Iwouldinmesack wrote: »

In the information booklet it states If you are successful you have to go for training, which is in templemore over a five week period? Does that mean you are required to stay overnight mon-fri or ?

Thats what I am taking from it, yes

Mac0783 · 05-07-2018 9:53am

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I'm currently in AGS and I find it pretty good. Work life balance is good, no issues wth working up/taking off flexi, job share, term time etc and no dealing with the public really

That's great to hear. Regarding the locations, do you know if Westmeath is based in Athlone or Mullingar? Also would you know where in Sligo the Sligo office is based?

Thanks

Crunchymomma · 05-07-2018 10:20am

Mac0783 wrote: »

That's great to hear. Regarding the locations, do you know if Westmeath is based in Athlone or Mullingar? Also would you know where in Sligo the Sligo office is based?

Thanks

I haven't a clue but I would imagine Sligo town and Mullingar as those are the divisional headquarters but I'm open to correction

yessiryes · 05-07-2018 11:06am

Crunchymomma wrote: »

Afaik galway location is the new building opposite gmit.

Yep, look massive, not sure if its finished and operational yet, haven't been out that direction in a while!

Crunchymomma · 05-07-2018 11:15am

yessiryes wrote: »

Yep, look massive, not sure if its finished and operational yet, haven't been out that direction in a while!

Official opening is July 20th afaik

Kamu · 05-07-2018 6:30pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

Thats what I am taking from it, yes

I assume they pay for the training anyway.

Halpenny · 05-07-2018 6:50pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

Circular 21/04 deals with incremental credit. It might clear it up for you

Would you have a link for that circular?

Crunchymomma · 05-07-2018 7:36pm

Halpenny wrote: »

Would you have a link for that circular?

For some reason I can't attach it. Search "circular 21/04 incremental credit" on Google and it will come up

Halpenny · 05-07-2018 11:10pm

Got it, ty CrunchyMomma

Flippyfloppy · 08-07-2018 9:33pm

I would like to apply for this role but the residential training in templemore is a big downside for me. I have young kids and don't feel I could feck off for five weeks! As much Craic it would probably be! Does anyone know if you can just do a daily commute instead of being resident?

Crunchymomma · 08-07-2018 10:08pm

Flippyfloppy wrote: »

I would like to apply for this role but the residential training in templemore is a big downside for me. I have young kids and don't feel I could feck off for five weeks! As much Craic it would probably be! Does anyone know if you can just do a daily commute instead of being resident?

I am hoping you csn as I have a four year old and a one year old so being gone Monday to Friday for five weeks would not be ideal but I figure I can decide for definite if and when the time comes

Flippyfloppy · 08-07-2018 11:10pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I am hoping you csn as I have a four year old and a one year old so being gone Monday to Friday for five weeks would not be ideal but I figure I can decide for definite if and when the time comes

Thanks crunchymomma I hope so too. In a similar situation myself. Judging by the last year the whole process takes about a year or so from application to training start, so at least our kids will be a bit older by then!

yessiryes · 09-07-2018 9:22pm

In the same boat with two young kids but might be glad of the full nights kip ha! Hoping it will be feasible to commute for some of the week at least. Have filled in most of the application form now, not quite sure how well I answered...especially the bit about experience, involvements, special qualities......

Skip13 · 10-07-2018 1:07pm

So I applied, I don't think I have the right qualifications etc or experience but I did it, fingers crossed.

Crunchymomma · 10-07-2018 2:39pm

Skip13 wrote: »

So I applied, I don't think I have the right qualifications etc or experience but I did it, fingers crossed.

I'm not sure I do either but I figured feck it, it can't hurt to apply

Mc Love · 10-07-2018 2:51pm

Got a notification that I submitted a blank application form which is crazy, I definitely uploaded a filled out one.

Staph · 10-07-2018 3:03pm

You can check what you uploaded on your applications section on your public jobs profile.

Crunchymomma · 10-07-2018 3:38pm

Mc Love wrote: »

Got a notification that I submitted a blank application form which is crazy, I definitely uploaded a filled out one.

You can check on your publicjobs profile. All your applications save on there

Mc Love · 10-07-2018 3:58pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

You can check on your publicjobs profile. All your applications save on there

Damn it does look like it was blank - hopefully it saved on my laptop.

Crunchymomma · 10-07-2018 4:11pm

Mc Love wrote: »

Damn it does look like it was blank - hopefully it saved on my laptop.

At least they let you know before the closing date!!

Tipp star · 10-07-2018 10:51pm

Just finished my application

. Not sure I fit the bill either but I think the job seems interesting.

Crunchymomma · 11-07-2018 12:40pm

I wonder will they release number of applicants after comp closes tomorrow

mel123 · 11-07-2018 1:21pm

Andddddd submitted :-)

mel123 · 11-07-2018 2:25pm

I actually found it hard to give examples of qualitative data, did anyone else? I had to wreak my brain to try and come up with an answer/example. Theres probably a million examples, i just couldnt think!

Harika · 11-07-2018 2:37pm

mel123 wrote: »

I actually found it hard to give examples of qualitative data, did anyone else? I had to wreak my brain to try and come up with an answer/example. Theres probably a million examples, i just couldnt think!

Depends on your job and what you were working on. Did you ever have surveys where comments were allowed? This would count imo as qualitative data. Or did you get data from Interviews or Workshops? That would also be qualitative data.

CK2019 · 11-07-2018 3:42pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I wonder will they release number of applicants after comp closes tomorrow

I hope so, might help gauge our chances lol. Wonder is there many jobs?

Crunchymomma · 11-07-2018 3:43pm

CK2019 wrote: »

I hope so, might help gauge our chances lol. Wonder is there many jobs?

Someone in AGS told me twenty but I don't know how accurate that is

mel123 · 11-07-2018 3:59pm

Harika wrote: »

Depends on your job and what you were working on. Did you ever have surveys where comments were allowed? This would count imo as qualitative data. Or did you get data from Interviews or Workshops? That would also be qualitative data.

No i dont use them in my line of work, its all about numbers and figures, so i kinda had to spoof so i talked about forecasting but not in numbers

Mc Love · 11-07-2018 4:19pm

This is from 2007

https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/icrime/garda-jobs-attract-strong-interest-28593.html

SOME 220 people have applied for three top civilian analyst positions in the gardaí.

Around 60 people have submitted applications for the position of senior crime and policing analyst, while a further 160 people have applied for the two positions of higher crime and policing analysts.

When these three positions are filled, a further 26 crime analysts will be recruited into the specialist unit in Garda Headquarters in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.

And two other articles from not so long ago

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/garda-number-crunchers-are-key-to-fighting-crime-34179512.html

http://www.thejournal.ie/garda-homicides-figures-3889767-Mar2018/

Grinchy88 · 11-07-2018 9:25pm

mel123 wrote: »

I actually found it hard to give examples of qualitative data, did anyone else? I had to wreak my brain to try and come up with an answer/example. Theres probably a million examples, i just couldnt think!

Same! I put down that i had a class on it during college (was in second year though

) Haven't used it much otherwise.

yessiryes · 11-07-2018 9:29pm

Have applied. My answers were quite general regarding my experience, would have been 10 pages if I had gone into detail!! I figure if I get as far as interview they can delve into my answers a bit more for the specifics. Probably should have given some proper concrete examples but was too hard to come up with a brief over view. Other than that I think it was ok!

Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 10:08am

yessiryes wrote: »

Have applied. My answers were quite general regarding my experience, would have been 10 pages if I had gone into detail!! I figure if I get as far as interview they can delve into my answers a bit more for the specifics. Probably should have given some proper concrete examples but was too hard to come up with a brief over view. Other than that I think it was ok!

I went with a general overview as well, even what I did seemed a bit waffly so I figured, same as you, that they could dive into the specifics on the day, if I get that far. I'd say we might hear about stage one next week. CO closed last Thursday and they got stage one link yesterday

sexmag · 12-07-2018 10:11am

i cant open the form, ive downloaded it on laptop,pc and phone and get the same message saying to should eventually be replaced by the original form?

yessiryes · 12-07-2018 10:13am

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I went with a general overview as well, even what I did seemed a bit waffly so I figured, same as you, that they could dive into the specifics on the day, if I get that far. I'd say we might hear about stage one next week. CO closed last Thursday and they got stage one link yesterday

Yeah I was a bit waffly too, oh well!! Dreading these bloody tests, feels like yesterday I wss doing the CO ones!

yessiryes · 12-07-2018 10:14am

sexmag wrote: »

i cant open the form, ive downloaded it on laptop,pc and phone and get the same message saying to should eventually be replaced by the original form?

Strange, do u have Adobe installed?

sexmag · 12-07-2018 10:16am

yessiryes wrote: »

Strange, do u have Adobe installed?

yes im actually on a work pc right now and this is the msssage i get on every browser on the pc and phone:

Please wait...

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Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 10:19am

sexmag wrote: »

yes im actually on a work pc right now and this is the msssage i get on every browser on the pc and phone:

Please wait...

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You can upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader for Windows®, Mac, or Linux® by
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This happened to me too. If you go into your downloads, it will be there and open no problem

Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 10:20am

yessiryes wrote: »

Yeah I was a bit waffly too, oh well!! Dreading these bloody tests, feels like yesterday I wss doing the CO ones!

I know! I did CO in 2016 and EO in 2017.....i just can't keep away apparently ha

Harika · 12-07-2018 10:56am

sexmag wrote: »

i cant open the form, ive downloaded it on laptop,pc and phone and get the same message saying to should eventually be replaced by the original form?

Are you opening it with the Adobe reader or in the browser? Else go to the file location and use "open with"

Crime and policing analyst in AGS (EO level)

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