Recruit Prison Officer 2019

Kells girls · 13-06-2019 4:07pm

Thank god congratulations to all! To those s who did make it, if at first you don’t succeed try again and heads up

daniel1390 · 13-06-2019 4:08pm

Will all who passed stage 2 be called for interview, placed 240s

niteclubbecks · 13-06-2019 4:15pm

Got the results and I didn’t pass:-(

Iseedeadpixels · 13-06-2019 4:20pm

Wow passed.....a lot better than expected :eek:

Sorry to anyone who didnt pass

JD1982 · 13-06-2019 4:28pm

If you read your Message on Public Jobs, you will see:

Anyone resulting in Rank 0 - 90 will be interviewed in July.

People ranked higher will be called in August / September.

Good luck to all.

daniel1390 · 13-06-2019 4:31pm

Ye well will all that passed stage 2 get the interview, placed 240s, just wondering whether I will make it to interview

JD1982 · 13-06-2019 5:06pm

daniel1390 wrote: »

Ye well will all that passed stage 2 get the interview, placed 240s, just wondering whether I will make it to interview

What does the second paragraph of your public jobs message tell you??!!

Humphrey Menton · 13-06-2019 5:52pm

niteclubbecks wrote: »

Got the results and I didn’t pass:-(

Sorry to hear that. In what area did you fall down in? I found the online course with career services invaluable with the initial assessments. Like everything, it all boils down to practice.

daniel1390 · 13-06-2019 5:55pm

How did everyone else place, I droped from 120 in stage 1 to 240s stage 2, how did everyone else do, well done to all that passed

Iseedeadpixels · 13-06-2019 6:02pm

daniel1390 wrote: »

How did everyone else place, I droped from 120 in stage 1 to 240s stage 2, how did everyone else do, well done to all that passed

I moved up 200 places, shocked isnt the word :pac:

Arsenal91 · 13-06-2019 7:00pm

I got in the 80s delighted, didn expect interviews to be so soon, is the group and single interview on the same day?

E.Drumsy · 14-06-2019 10:15am

Morning All,

So just wondering as cant find any inside track to the stage 3 process

ive found this
Stage 3: Interview & other assessments
Upon successful completion of Stage 2 candidates will be invited to attend an interview and other assessments (as listed in stage 2). The interview is competency based and candidates will be assessed under the following 6 competencies:
Directing Others
Supporting Others
Conscientiousness
Resilience
Adaptability
Information Handling and Communication

but anyone know any inside knowledge of what they look for ?

Thank You
Drumsy

Iseedeadpixels · 14-06-2019 11:58am

E.Drumsy wrote: »

Morning All,

So just wondering as cant find any inside track to the stage 3 process

ive found this
Stage 3: Interview & other assessments
Upon successful completion of Stage 2 candidates will be invited to attend an interview and other assessments (as listed in stage 2). The interview is competency based and candidates will be assessed under the following 6 competencies:
Directing Others
Supporting Others
Conscientiousness
Resilience
Adaptability
Information Handling and Communication

but anyone know any inside knowledge of what they look for ?

Thank You
Drumsy

They email you got yesterday mentions material to be sent out soon so keep an eye on your emails.

irishgirl91 · 14-06-2019 2:18pm

Hope everyone who passed is happy with their ranking. The rankings can go up or down for people after stage 2. So if your number is in the first 90 you already have your interview date but for those who maybe in the 100s or 200s will get called aswell it's just a matter of time as they said they will run interviews in August and September. Whatever ranking you have been given it doesn't matter how high or low you still passed so be happy. In the interview a high ranking doesn't ensure success so someone who is ranked 200 something can pass the interview. As they say preparation is key

It looks like they added a new competency for this year. The other assessments from last year were a written report based on a short video and a group assessment.

To those who didnt pass dont give up apply again!

irishgirl91 · 14-06-2019 2:21pm

Arsenal91 wrote: »

I got in the 80s delighted, didn expect interviews to be so soon, is the group and single interview on the same day?

Stage 3 is written report, group assessment and panel interview so everything happens on the same day

E.Drumsy · 14-06-2019 6:22pm

Bowrow wrote: »

The interview is the hardest part.
Just have your examples on the competencies and stick to answering the questions and you'll be fine.
I think it was about 20-30 mins

Prison Officer Interview Course

We are emailing you as you signed up to be notified of when we set our next Prison Officer Interview Course. We have now set a new course date for our Prison Officer Interview Preparation Course.

Day Course Details

Town/City: Portlaoise
Date: Friday, 28th of June 2019
Course Venue: The Killeshin Hotel, Dublin Road, Ballyroan, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Time: 10.00am-6.00pm
Check-in: 09.45am - 10.00am
Lunch: 1.00pm (lunch included)
Price: €160 payable on the day

Anybody reckon this would be good to do ?

Kells girls · 14-06-2019 6:51pm

I did the last one for stage 1 found it invaluable, will definitely do that

E.Drumsy · 14-06-2019 7:29pm

Kells girls wrote: »

I did the last one for stage 1 found it invaluable, will definitely do that

Thank Kells girls
I didn’t even expect to get to stage 3 let alone pass stage 1, I’m not till August/ September but good to get all ducks lined up in a row before it happens

E.Drumsy · 14-06-2019 7:30pm

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

They email you got yesterday mentions material to be sent out soon so keep an eye on your emails.

Sound out thank you
Sure see how we go didn’t expect to get to stage 3 tbh so don’t wanna **** it up now lol

JJss1988 · 15-06-2019 10:08am

Hard luck to anyone who didn’t pass but there will be more recruitment possibly next year so don’t give up.
Congratulations to the ones who have passed and if your merit number is high you will get called for an interview at some stage, you just might have a longer wait..........you will then get the chance to show you have what it takes and progress on further.

Abbey127 · 15-06-2019 10:10am

Well done to all that got through to stage 3 I will be called in the first group .

Abbey127 · 15-06-2019 10:25am

irishgirl91 wrote: »

Hope everyone who passed is happy with their ranking. The rankings can go up or down for people after stage 2. So if your number is in the first 90 you already have your interview date but for those who maybe in the 100s or 200s will get called aswell it's just a matter of time as they said they will run interviews in August and September. Whatever ranking you have been given it doesn't matter how high or low you still passed so be happy. In the interview a high ranking doesn't ensure success so someone who is ranked 200 something can pass the interview. As they say preparation is key

It looks like they added a new competency for this year. The other assessments from last year were a written report based on a short video and a group assessment.

To those who didnt pass dont give up apply again!

What Familiarisation Material do we have to go over for stage 3 ?

Arod13 · 17-06-2019 3:22pm

Has anyone received the stage 3 familiarization material yet?

Iseedeadpixels · 17-06-2019 3:46pm

Arod13 wrote: »

Has anyone received the stage 3 familiarization material yet?

Was literally going to ask the same, even checked my spam in case I missed it.

JJss1988 · 17-06-2019 5:41pm

Arod13 wrote: »

Has anyone received the stage 3 familiarization material yet?

No I haven’t received anything yet either

Arsenal91 · 17-06-2019 9:33pm

I know its early days yet since there is a long way to go, im just wonderin does anyone know the timeline for intakes is? Its more so for my job more then anything

Iseedeadpixels · 18-06-2019 8:29am

Just realised yesterday was the cut off for choosing a interview date, so we should get the familiarization material this week.

Leo Demidov · 18-06-2019 9:43am

Arsenal91 wrote:

I know its early days yet since there is a long way to go, im just wonderin does anyone know the timeline for intakes is? Its more so for my job more then anything

There's no way of predicting which class you're gonna get called for, they used to publish a list of proposed dates on the website but even then it's pure speculation. Some people in the past have had a phone call on a Friday to start Monday. Generally speaking you'll have a couple of weeks notice. Best rule of thumb here is to guesstimate a timeline and double it.

Iseedeadpixels · 18-06-2019 12:25pm

Leo Demidov wrote: »

There's no way of predicting which class you're gonna get called for, they used to publish a list of proposed dates on the website but even then it's pure speculation. Some people in the past have had a phone call on a Friday to start Monday. Generally speaking you'll have a couple of weeks notice. Best rule of thumb here is to guesstimate a timeline and double it.

That happened to my brother with the Garda, call on Thursday started Monday :pac:

Abbey127 · 24-06-2019 12:35am

Hi does anybody know how the prison service feels about tattoos? Once they are coverd is it ok ? Do they wear short or long sleeve shirts on the job .

raze_them_all_ · 24-06-2019 2:55am

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi does anybody know how the prison service feels about tattoos? Once they are coverd is it ok ? Do they wear short or long sleeve shirts on the job .

Nothing above the neck or on your hands. Once you can cover it with a shirt you'll be fine, even if it's on display in a short sleeve shirt.

Speaking from my own experience

Phillip k · 24-06-2019 10:03am

Hi has anyone got the Familiarisation Material yet ? And what it covers. Thanks in advance

JJss1988 · 24-06-2019 10:07am

Phillip k wrote: »

Hi has anyone got the Familiarisation Material yet ? And what it covers. Thanks in advance

Haven’t received it yet either and I don’t know what it covers exactly.
We should get it this week hopefully

24-06-2019 4:28pm

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi does anybody know how the prison service feels about tattoos? Once they are coverd is it ok ? Do they wear short or long sleeve shirts on the job .

Common sense prevails here. Some Lads have serious tatts , some exposed on their arms but nowhere else. You'd be very lucky to get through with stuff on your neck , hands etc. It would be a rather large no-no I would say....

JJss1988 · 29-06-2019 10:55am

Morning all.....is anybody having trouble trying to type out the the IPS clearance form?
This has to be typed and cannot be hand written?

Arod13 · 29-06-2019 6:04pm

JJss1988 wrote: »

Morning all.....is anybody having trouble trying to type out the the IPS clearance form?
This has to be typed and cannot be hand written?

If you go to print then select enable editing,type in your answers and details then print.

packerdempsey · 30-06-2019 1:10pm

Hey guys, going to have an interview soon with the PAD people but I was thrown a wobbler when a friend of mine pointed out I might be disqualified in the medical examination for having a lazy and weak eye. Can anyone speak to this? Is it worth my time pursuing the interview and everything if my eye would just have me taken out of consideration as soon as I got to the next stage?
New here, but thanks in advance anyway.

Arod13 · 30-06-2019 9:29pm

packerdempsey wrote: »

Hey guys, going to have an interview soon with the PAD people but I was thrown a wobbler when a friend of mine pointed out I might be disqualified in the medical examination for having a lazy and weak eye. Can anyone speak to this? Is it worth my time pursuing the interview and everything if my eye would just have me taken out of consideration as soon as I got to the next stage?
New here, but thanks in advance anyway.

Definitely go for your interview.your friend said “MIGHT”,unless he’s a doctor he has as much knowledge on the situation as I do!1 thing I do know is if you don’t go for your interview you will DEFINITELY be disqualified!you’ve earned your interview,go pass it and let the doctors decide if your sight is good enough!
Best of luck.

packerdempsey · 30-06-2019 9:40pm

Arod13 wrote: »

Definitely go for your interview.your friend said “MIGHT”,unless he’s a doctor he has as much knowledge on the situation as I do!1 thing I do know is if you don’t go for your interview you will DEFINITELY be disqualified!you’ve earned your interview,go pass it and let the doctors decide if your sight is good enough!
Best of luck.

Hey I see what you mean. Thank you! Id better go prepare so..

irishgirl91 · 01-07-2019 8:10pm

packerdempsey wrote: »

Hey guys, going to have an interview soon with the PAD people but I was thrown a wobbler when a friend of mine pointed out I might be disqualified in the medical examination for having a lazy and weak eye. Can anyone speak to this? Is it worth my time pursuing the interview and everything if my eye would just have me taken out of consideration as soon as I got to the next stage?
New here, but thanks in advance anyway.

Prepare for your interview! and book an eye test? If you can I know it can cost alot but an optometrist would be the best person for you to speak to and they will give you a thorough eye exam. They will also know about minimum vision requirements for medical tests so I suggest that. I went to specsavers myself found them very good and you can also do like a preliminary hearing test

Best of luck

Iseedeadpixels · 02-07-2019 1:52pm

Filling out the security clearance form....I have 13 Aunts and uncles....I dont know half their addresses. What should I do?

Abbey127 · 02-07-2019 3:34pm

Hi does anyone know how to locate the application form you filled out at the start I can't seem to find it on public jobs .

Thanks in advance

Abbey127 · 02-07-2019 3:36pm

I found it it's grand thanks.

SmashFaceAndy1 · 03-07-2019 12:21am

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi does anyone know how to locate the application form you filled out at the start I can't seem to find it on public jobs .

Thanks in advance

Is it nessasary to bring your application for the job?
I hadn't seen that in the requirements for the interview day!

packerdempsey · 03-07-2019 9:10am

SmashFaceAndy1 wrote: »

Is it nessasary to bring your application for the job?
I hadn't seen that in the requirements for the interview day!

You don't need to bring but I'd say going over it and knowing what you out down would be a good strategy.

Kells girls · 03-07-2019 6:46pm

Has anyone had their interview yet! And how did you find it?

Iseedeadpixels · 03-07-2019 8:35pm

Kells girls wrote: »

Has anyone had their interview yet! And how did you find it?

Mines Monday so I'll update then

Iseedeadpixels · 08-07-2019 11:27pm

Have to say it was tough but if you think about your answer you'll do fine, written exam isnt too hard just listen and take notes, group session is all about teamwork so while you need to get your voice across let everyone have a say and come to a mutual decision.

ddmam · 09-07-2019 7:44am

Have interviews finished now? Anyone know when we might get results?

mascherano11 · 09-07-2019 12:31pm

Hi Guys what number are they up to with Interviews now?

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