Prison Officer Recruitment 2016

scullersky · 08-07-2016 7:24pm #1

New Prison Officer Recruitment

https://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/campaignAdvert/33636.htm

Dr_Champion · 11-07-2016 12:41am

I wonder what the figure will be applying to this ? I dont think it will be any where near the figure the Garda recruitment got.

Young cub · 13-07-2016 12:25pm

Hi there, just wondering does anybody know what the pay is like after the 3 years you serve as a recruit??

scullersky · 13-07-2016 12:34pm

Young cub wrote: »

Hi there, just wondering does anybody know what the pay is like after the 3 years you serve as a recruit??

If be interested to know this too, I though it would be outlined better in the job spec

OskerWilde! · 18-07-2016 4:54pm

Just wondering can any answer this...

Prison officers working hours or roster.?
I'm thinking long term if I'm lucky enough to get in.
Also payscale as I've been a guard for years so have service built up and also pension .

Thinking of the future and have kids so just wondering what the hours are/days off etc.

Thanks

Shane Fitz · 18-07-2016 7:33pm

OskerWilde! wrote: »

Just wondering can any answer this...

Prison officers working hours or roster.?
I'm thinking long term if I'm lucky enough to get in.
Also payscale as I've been a guard for years so have service built up and also pension .

Thinking of the future and have kids so just wondering what the hours are/days off etc.

Thanks

From what I've read it's 8 to 8 day duty and nights. And You've a 7 over 14 roster and nights every 10 or so weeks roughly.

OL16 · 21-07-2016 3:09pm

Am I mad applying at age 48?! Condition's of job, pension, et cetera. Am I wasting my time, and there's.

Thanks for replies in advance.

OskerWilde! · 21-07-2016 3:43pm

Well I'm 34 and Mother of two young kids and I thought I was mad too. But sure the age cut off is gone and if they think we're not suitable they won't be long about telling us..ðŸ˜‰

OL16 · 22-07-2016 5:35pm

Ah sur your only a young wan!! And what you say is true too. ;-)

Wolf00 · 22-07-2016 6:35pm

OskerWilde! wrote: »

Well I'm 34 and Mother of two young kids and I thought I was mad too. But sure the age cut off is gone and if they think we're not suitable they won't be long about telling us..ðŸ˜‰

I'm 37 and a mother of 3. I have applied, we have as good a chance as everyone else... hopefully

OskerWilde! · 25-07-2016 12:13am

Just a quick one;
Do recruits get paid while in port Laois on training for the first 12 weeks? Like the student guards get paid etc..I know it's small but with travel expenses etc.

Are there digs available there too? I presume it's Monday to Friday..

I know nobody has heard back yet until after closing date but just a few qs I'd like to throw out there

Thanx..;)

Yaknowyourself · 25-07-2016 3:31pm

Oskerwilde:

Yes accommodation is provided Monday to Friday, you do get paid while training, it'll be just basic wages with maybe the rent allowance (high chance of this coming in) you won't get the operational or annualised hours or any other allowances until your 12 weeks is complete and you start working in the prison.

Yaknowyourself · 25-07-2016 3:34pm

Oskerwilde:

Yes accommodation is provided Monday to Friday, you do get paid while training, it'll be just basic wages with maybe the rent allowance (high chance of this coming in) you won't get the operational or annualised hours or any other allowances until your 12 weeks is complete and you start working in the prison.

If any of ye want to know any information private mail me, I maybe able to answer a few of ye're questions. Best of luck

OskerWilde! · 25-07-2016 5:05pm

Yaknowyourself wrote: »

Oskerwilde:

Yes accommodation is provided Monday to Friday, you do get paid while training, it'll be just basic wages with maybe the rent allowance (high chance of this coming in) you won't get the operational or annualised hours or any other allowances until your 12 weeks is complete and you start working in the prison.

If any of ye want to know any information private mail me, I maybe able to answer a few of ye're questions. Best of luck

Thanks for the reply and private messages too guys...ðŸ˜‰

dunner515 · 27-07-2016 5:48pm

Has anyone got the pay scales for prison officer?

Claude Burgundy · 28-07-2016 4:42pm

Yaknowyourself wrote: »

Oskerwilde:

Yes accommodation is provided Monday to Friday, you do get paid while training, it'll be just basic wages with maybe the rent allowance (high chance of this coming in) you won't get the operational or annualised hours or any other allowances until your 12 weeks is complete and you start working in the prison.

If any of ye want to know any information private mail me, I maybe able to answer a few of ye're questions. Best of luck

I'd be waiting in the Garda claim is finalized before believing that, its close to 5k !

po candidate · 03-08-2016 1:45pm

Hi Folks,

I am just wondering if anyone has heard something similar

I did stage two (Supervised tests) of Emergency call taker recently and passed. I am almost sure I heard the lady in Publicjobs say on the day of these tests (Just before the tests began) that should you pass stage two, your panel number from this competition could be transferred to any other competition within the next 12 months!! I was pretty nervous on the day so I may have completely misunderstood so just wondering if anyone else has gone through a recent competition and heard the same?

Thanks guys

OskerWilde! · 08-08-2016 6:34pm

Apptitudes out,,,!!!!

Fingers crossed.ðŸ˜

gavdolfini · 08-08-2016 8:14pm

Any idea on the numbers going for this?. Thread is no where near as active as the Garda one

:):)

OskerWilde! · 08-08-2016 8:53pm

There's two similar posts and this is 1. I've been watching both but none have too much activity.

stripmymind · 08-08-2016 10:36pm

I'm currently awaiting interview in the Garda campaign but I've also applied to this as it equally interests me. Anybody have any idea of pay scales and where training takes place etc? ..

OskerWilde! · 08-08-2016 10:46pm

I was a guard back in 2002 for years, resigned recently. I was lucky enough to have joined "in the good times" but it's gone to pot now! No real overtime like before, depends where your stationed. Training is different these days.
I've now applied for prison service. Great overtime and money to be made when you've enough service done and your willing to take it.
You're dealing with all sorts whereas in prison service, you really are dealing with the lowest of the low and prisons are smelly places, believe me. But it's a steady pensionable job and a decent wage packet when you're finished being a recruit!

stripmymind · 08-08-2016 10:54pm

OskerWilde! wrote: »

I was a guard back in 2002 for years, resigned recently. I was lucky enough to have joined "in the good times" but it's gone to pot now! No real overtime like before, depends where your stationed. Training is different these days.
I've now applied for prison service. Great overtime and money to be made when you've enough service done and your willing to take it.
You're dealing with all sorts whereas in prison service, you really are dealing with the lowest of the low and prisons are smelly places, believe me. But it's a steady pensionable job and a decent wage packet when you're finished being a recruit!

Do you have any idea on what the pay is like once you're finished the training for the prison officer job that is.
And what do you mean by "overtime" (I know what overtime is) but just wondering what you mean in this case.
Cheers

Leanne7011 · 09-08-2016 12:46am

OskerWilde! wrote: »

Well I'm 34 and Mother of two young kids and I thought I was mad too. But sure the age cut off is gone and if they think we're not suitable they won't be long about telling us..ðŸ˜‰

Hi! I'm also a mother of two young children.. I know it's a while away yet and if we are accepted, have you thought about the 12 week training course? I'm living in Cork with little support so kids would have to travel with me.. am I mad ðŸ˜‚

OskerWilde! · 09-08-2016 7:07am

Leanne7011 wrote: »

Hi! I'm also a mother of two young children.. I know it's a while away yet and if we are accepted, have you thought about the 12 week training course? I'm living in Cork with little support so kids would have to travel with me.. am I mad ðŸ˜‚

Well it's classroom based training Monday to friday 9-5! Single ensuite accommodation is provided. And don't forget it's likely placement after is a Dublin prison.
What would u do with children while u are in class all day? Are they not in school?
Mine are in school til 2 but I'll sort Aupair for a few months.hubby has one day off too. What about working then the 8-8 shifts etc??

stripmymind · 09-08-2016 8:24am

Ive one child aswel (I'm male) ... And even I worry about that as the child lives with me. I feel that the govt are looking for experienced (older) people 25+ for these upcoming public jobs. I feel it'll work to our advantage. I cannot see an 18 year old fresh out of school going straight In. I know there's no age restriction and I have a hunch that's why.
Similar to the gaurds, u rarely meet a teenager gaurd.

Leanne7011 · 09-08-2016 8:45am

OskerWilde! wrote: »

Well it's classroom based training Monday to friday 9-5! Single ensuite accommodation is provided. And don't forget it's likely placement after is a Dublin prison.
What would u do with children while u are in class all day? Are they not in school?
Mine are in school til 2 but I'll sort Aupair for a few months.hubby has one day off too. What about working then the 8-8 shifts etc??

My children are nearly 1 and 4. I've spent the last 5 years in ucc so the classes and long shifts arent a problem. I didn't know accommodation was provided but obviously that wouldn't suit me, I would have to move the kids up with me or drive up and down. I was just wondering if any other parents are considering moving the kids up for the 12 week course?

I've had au pairs before, they're great.

So the 8-8 shifts, does that consist of 3 days on 4 days off or does anyone know?

Thanks

Leanne7011 · 09-08-2016 8:48am

stripmymind wrote: »

Ive one child aswel (I'm male) ... And even I worry about that as the child lives with me. I feel that the govt are looking for experienced (older) people 25+ for these upcoming public jobs. I feel it'll work to our advantage. I cannot see an 18 year old fresh out of school going straight In. I know there's no age restriction and I have a hunch that's why.
Similar to the gaurds, u rarely meet a teenager gaurd.

I agree!

It's going to be hard for those with children to sort out minders for the moving around though. I know I might not even get the job but I have to think about if I do really early

Geraldo69 · 09-08-2016 8:55am

Hi guys great news I got the job. I'm an ex navy seal and they signed me to 1000000 a year contract with dental and are making me the general of the prison officers. I hope to see you all soon

Leanne7011 · 09-08-2016 8:57am

Geraldo69 wrote: »

Hi guys great news I got the job. I'm an ex navy seal and they signed me to 1000000 a year contract with dental and are making me the general of the prison officers. I hope to see you all soon

Well done that's great! You must be delighted

jimmythedivil · 09-08-2016 9:04am

OskerWilde! wrote: »

Well it's classroom based training Monday to friday 9-5! Single ensuite accommodation is provided. And don't forget it's likely placement after is a Dublin prison.
What would u do with children while u are in class all day? Are they not in school?
Mine are in school til 2 but I'll sort Aupair for a few months.hubby has one day off too. What about working then the 8-8 shifts etc??

Talking to people who work in the prison service one of the worst aspects of the job is having to work in Dublin for an indefinite amount of time and Cork has one of the longest waiting lists. You could be waiting for anything up to twenty years before getting a transfer to Cork.

Geraldo69 · 09-08-2016 9:07am

Leanne7011 wrote: »

Well done that's great! You must be delighted

No not really I interviewed for the presidency aswell , didn't get it ):

Leanne7011 · 09-08-2016 9:08am

jimmythedivil wrote: »

Talking to people who work in the prison service one of the worst aspects of the job is having to work in Dublin for an indefinite amount of time and Cork has one of the longest waiting lists. You could be waiting for anything up to twenty years before getting a transfer to Cork. Something to be wary of if you have young kids...they will have families of their own before you get a transfer down south!

I heard that too. I'm not looking for a transfer to Cork. I would gladly move. It's the 12 week intensive training course that I would need to organise so I'm just seeing if anyone else is on the same boat as me.

stripmymind · 09-08-2016 10:17am

Leanne7011 wrote: »

I heard that too. I'm not looking for a transfer to Cork. I would gladly move. It's the 12 week intensive training course that I would need to organise so I'm just seeing if anyone else is on the same boat as me.

The boat is full of us don't worry. People say after the 12 weeks it'll be graaaaamd but in reality if you break down 12 weeks into hours in minutes of your children's lives then it really matters to you.
What I will say is if you really want the position, then you'll do well.

Wolf00 · 09-08-2016 9:55pm

Good evening, Did anyone hear how many have gone for it?

Star hurl · 09-08-2016 10:15pm

Just going by this thread alone not as much interest as gardai ,fire brigade etc could be wrong but tough job I suppose

Wolf00 · 09-08-2016 10:20pm

Star hurl wrote: »

Just going by this thread alone not as much interest as gardai ,fire brigade etc could be wrong but tough job I suppose

Suppose your right, let's hope not too many went for it....

Leanne7011 · 09-08-2016 10:41pm

How many are they hiring this year? Did I read 150?

stripmymind · 10-08-2016 8:30am

Leanne7011 wrote: »

How many are they hiring this year? Did I read 150?

150 in November-ish ... But anyone who passes all stages will be on a panel who will be used in recruitment next year. You'd want to shine early to make the first 150, but this post wasn't advertised as much as the Garda or army recruitment so let's hope not many saw it. I only barely caught the advertisement on Facebook.

Leanne7011 · 10-08-2016 9:19am

stripmymind wrote: »

150 in November-ish ... But anyone who passes all stages will be on a panel who will be used in recruitment next year. You'd want to shine early to make the first 150, but this post wasn't advertised as much as the Garda or army recruitment so let's hope not many saw it. I only barely caught the advertisement on Facebook.

Ya I caught it on Facebook the day before it closed! By shining early do you mean doing well in the aptitude test? I think mine was only released today. Is that the same for everyone?

stripmymind · 10-08-2016 9:25am

Leanne7011 wrote: »

Ya I caught it on Facebook the day before it closed! By shining early do you mean doing well in the aptitude test? I think mine was only released today. Is that the same for everyone?

Same, I was like wtf??!! ..
Well for the Garda recruitment, the aptitude score determines who gets to progress first. But this year the interest Was so high, someone who got say 2 more questions wrong than someone else found themselves like 900-1200 places behind the other person. So literally every question counts. One more question right means you could be called ahead of another guy who didn't get it right. It could save you months of waiting so I guess be on your A game from the off.

Leanne7011 · 10-08-2016 9:28am

stripmymind wrote: »

Same, I was like wtf??!! ..
Well for the Garda recruitment, the aptitude score determines who gets to progress first. But this year the interest Was so high, someone who got say 2 more questions wrong than someone else found themselves like 900-1200 places behind the other person. So literally every question counts. One more question right means you could be called ahead of another guy who didn't get it right. It could save you months of waiting so I guess be on your A game from the off.

Oh wow. Pressures on so. It's the numerical reasoning that will catch me but I looked at a few sample questions and they were ok

stripmymind · 10-08-2016 9:39am

Leanne7011 wrote: »

Oh wow. Pressures on so. It's the numerical reasoning that will catch me but I looked at a few sample questions and they were ok

They are fine I've done them before. It's the job reasoning part. The "a lad threatened other prisoners with a knife what do you do" then u have four choices and pick the best issue which resolves the case. (It's a little harder than ya think) ..

Leanne7011 · 10-08-2016 10:11am

stripmymind wrote: »

They are fine I've done them before. It's the job reasoning part. The "a lad threatened other prisoners with a knife what do you do" then u have four choices and pick the best issue which resolves the case. (It's a little harder than ya think) ..

I had a look at the some examples actually. Tricky I'd say. It will really define if you're suitable for the job. One example was about a prisoner not wanting to go into the yard and being unusually quiet that day. So your options were to leave him and tell him you'll be telling the yard warden he wouldn't be out today, or tell a colleague to tell the yard warden and to stay with with the prisoner to talk to him bla bla bla and more options. I would have chose to stay with the prisoner but then that could raise some issues we don't know about yet as we haven't been trained. So it's going to be tricky. I suppose it will show your personality and your suitability for the job. Is there any way of practicing and seeing if our answers are right or wrong? (Without buying that package advertised on careers to help you prepare, have you seen that?)

stripmymind · 10-08-2016 10:23am

Leanne7011 wrote: »

I had a look at the some examples actually. Tricky I'd say. It will really define if you're suitable for the job. One example was about a prisoner not wanting to go into the yard and being unusually quiet that day. So your options were to leave him and tell him you'll be telling the yard warden he wouldn't be out today, or tell a colleague to tell the yard warden and to stay with with the prisoner to talk to him bla bla bla and more options. I would have chose to stay with the prisoner but then that could raise some issues we don't know about yet as we haven't been trained. So it's going to be tricky. I suppose it will show your personality and your suitability for the job. Is there any way of practicing and seeing if our answers are right or wrong? (Without buying that package advertised on careers to help you prepare, have you seen that?)

They always say there's no right or wrong in the job simulation. Which is a fib.
It always makes me think, cos if u stay with the prisoner at the same time you're not following the order to get all the prisoners out into the yard. So you see they want u to see what's best way to resolve. It's more complicated when u think like that but I'd say the answer u put was the one I would've used aswel.

adrenalee · 10-08-2016 12:17pm

Leanne7011 wrote: »

I had a look at the some examples actually. Tricky I'd say. It will really define if you're suitable for the job. One example was about a prisoner not wanting to go into the yard and being unusually quiet that day. So your options were to leave him and tell him you'll be telling the yard warden he wouldn't be out today, or tell a colleague to tell the yard warden and to stay with with the prisoner to talk to him bla bla bla and more options. I would have chose to stay with the prisoner but then that could raise some issues we don't know about yet as we haven't been trained. So it's going to be tricky. I suppose it will show your personality and your suitability for the job. Is there any way of practicing and seeing if our answers are right or wrong? (Without buying that package advertised on careers to help you prepare, have you seen that?)

Do you mind me asking where did you find those example? is it on the link given by PAS?

Thanks

Leanne7011 · 10-08-2016 10:15pm

adrenalee wrote: »

Do you mind me asking where did you find those example? is it on the link given by PAS?

Thanks

There's a link on the document we were sent yesterday where you can access another website that does practice tests. I think it was on page 4.

There were two examples of the hypothetical situations given on the document though.

Let me know if you can't find them and I'll try post it here

meath4sam · 11-08-2016 7:25am

Hi all been watching this and applied myself. How dangurous is this job? Are officers being abused/attack or is this limited. Does the job mess with your head??

adrenalee · 11-08-2016 9:38am

meath4sam wrote: »

Hi all been watching this and applied myself. How dangurous is this job? Are officers being abused/attack or is this limited. Does the job mess with your head??

All the above you have listed are yes.

You have to take all the above in consideration.

Leanne7011 · 11-08-2016 9:49am

adrenalee wrote: »

All the above you have listed are yes.

You have to take all the above in consideration.

Are you a prison officer? I just have a few questions if you are

adrenalee · 11-08-2016 9:50am

No I am sorry I am not just done my homework on the job but if you have any question pop me in pm.

Prison Officer Recruitment 2016

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