PSNI Recruitment - Stage 3 - Vetting

MrsGeneHunt

Sadie OOO!!! wrote: »

thats it given1 slag the poor Derry man lol. phoned recruitment and nice lady said "Have patience there are more forms coming out soon" so there you have it. believable?

None of us have too much longer to wait, we are almost halfway through September, only 2 more weeks until we can have our merit numbers. We've been in this since we applied in March, some from last June!!!
Another 2 weeks is wee buns!:P

smyff

given1 wrote: »

lol im so sorry sadie ooo, couldnt help laughing at the 'mad soon hi', just reminds me of all the cultchies at university from tyrone and derry, they use 'hi' it at the end of every sentence:D lol they say i always say 'like' tho:cool:

lmao true hi. you can tell the derry wan's though cant you. its hi, and then youve the armagh n tyrone bai's who say bai all the time. and newry for that matter

and when i come to think of it, carrick, larne, and pretty much anywhere thats not belfast or good old GG.

and lisburn too. dont like lisburn

Gee-22

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

None of us have too much longer to wait, we are almost halfway through September, only 2 more weeks until we can have our merit numbers. We've been in this since we applied in March, some from last June!!!
Another 2 weeks is wee buns!:P

Hey MGH.
When we get our merit scores what will that tell us? where we are in the list or what?
Ta

given1

Gee-22 wrote: »

Hey MGH.
When we get our merit scores what will that tell us? where we are in the list or what?
Ta

hey gee-22, basically thats what it tells you!! if you stand a chance and how long it is before you are likley to receive the call, however your religious background is a major factor!! if your from the non roman catholic background to stand a realistic chance you must have a high score... as there is more non r/c applying than r/c

Gee-22

given1 wrote: »

hey gee-22, basically thats what it tells you!! if you stand a chance and how long it is before you are likley to receive the call, however your religious background is a major factor!! if your from the non roman catholic background to stand a realistic chance you must have a high score... as there is more non r/c applying than r/c

Thanks
What sort of score would a non RC need to stand a chance, any ideas?

Sadie OOO!!!

Gee-22 wrote: »

Thanks
What sort of score would a non RC need to stand a chance, any ideas?

dont know bout non rc. but Ive heard of rc getting in with 700+. does anyone know if this would be true or not.

MrsGeneHunt

Sadie OOO!!! wrote: »

dont know bout non rc. but Ive heard of rc getting in with 700+. does anyone know if this would be true or not.

Correct.

Some even lower than that too. 800+

carlty888

Gee-22 wrote: »

Thanks
What sort of score would a non RC need to stand a chance, any ideas?

I think a non-RC would need to be getting 450 or under in the merit list to really stand a chance. People may have got in with a higher merit number, but someone else would need to confirm this.

MrsGeneHunt

carlty888 wrote: »

I think a non-RC would need to be getting 450 or under in the merit list to really stand a chance. People may have got in with a higher merit number, but someone else would need to confirm this.

OOh, in that case my 302 should be ok!!! LOL

PapaYankeeGirl

How freaky would it be if that was your score!!!!

PS- i must beat MGH, i must beat MGH (and LC;))

MrsGeneHunt

You will def beat me for sure. I dont care who's higher than me as long as I make the cut!

carlty888

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I dont care who's higher than me as long as I make the cut!

I couldn't agree more, but a place in the top 10 would still be nice.

If you get that 302 you've been bangin on about, I'm gonna be seriously freaked out. :eek:

MrsGeneHunt

carlty888 wrote: »

I couldn't agree more, but a place in the top 10 would still be nice.

If you get that 302 you've been bangin on about, I'm gonna be seriously freaked out. :eek:

You'd be freaked out?!!! I'd pee myself!

Roll on two weeks til we know!:P
Like I say dont care as long as its good enought o get me in this time. The thought of having to do this all again..Oy vey!
But I will. And I will again and again til I get in!! So there!:P:D

kelso69

Hey guys, this is my first post! I did my AC early July, got my Vetting forms in the post mid July and sent them off before the 14 day limit. I got a call from vetting at the end of August to clearify some details, so at least I know they have LOOKED at my vetting forms. Waiting to hear SOMETHING now. :pac:

When the merit pool is out, will we get our scores in the post or will we have to call up?

MrsGeneHunt

kelso69 wrote: »

Hey guys, this is my first post! I did my AC early July, got my Vetting forms in the post mid July and sent them off before the 14 day limit. Waiting to hear SOMETHING now. :pac:

When the merit pool is out, will we get our scores in the post or will we have to call up?

Welcome! You do have to phone for your merit number, its not available until the end of September though, if its any consolation, we are all in the same boat. Some of us have passed Ac and had vetting, some of us have passed Ac and not had vetting but we are all waiting.
The medicals have started tho not too any boardsies have had them yet.
Anyway, best of luck with your campaign!

given1

kelso69 wrote: »

Hey guys, this is my first post! I did my AC early July, got my Vetting forms in the post mid July and sent them off before the 14 day limit. I got a call from vetting at the end of August to clearify some details, so at least I know they have LOOKED at my vetting forms. Waiting to hear SOMETHING now. :pac:

When the merit pool is out, will we get our scores in the post or will we have to call up?

congrats on getting so far!!

nah you will have to ring up about the merit scores, wont be ready for at least another 2 weeks tho...

JuiletBravo

hi people

Just wondering if any one can help. I have applied loads of times and this time passed the AC in early Aug .. But when i applied i never really paid attention as to what campaign it was...to be honest i never thought i would get anywhere with it.. just wondered if any one had any ideas ... as to which one it might be ..

also i am reading lots on here about about the merit list .. is it wort giving the people in the know a tinkle on the dog and bone or wait for post man pat and his black and white cat to call

Juilet bravo

punchestown

What happens if you send your vetting forms back after the 14 day limit?

goodcopbadcop

You get arrested!

punchestown

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

You get arrested!

But if you are outside the Northern Irish jurisdiction? And besides I refuse to hand over any information until they reveal the merit list!

given1

punchestown wrote: »

But if you are outside the Northern Irish jurisdiction? And besides I refuse to hand over any information until they reveal the merit list!

lol geting arrested mite be taking it to the extremes;) they have the right to eliminate you from the competition!im pretty sure it says thats the case (its the same as not turning up for your medical)... i would send them in asap unless theres some unforseen circumstances..

given1

JuiletBravo wrote: »

hi people

Just wondering if any one can help. I have applied loads of times and this time passed the AC in early Aug .. But when i applied i never really paid attention as to what campaign it was...to be honest i never thought i would get anywhere with it.. just wondered if any one had any ideas ... as to which one it might be ..

Juilet bravo

your in c14 mate, have you received vetting forms yet??

el_nino_9

quick question, i posted my vetting off about a week or so ago and i was wanting to change my job but was worried incase this would hold the vetting up? would i definitely have to inform them of my change of job? any help would b greatly appreciated

carlty888

el_nino_9 wrote: »

quick question, i posted my vetting off about a week or so ago and i was wanting to change my job but was worried incase this would hold the vetting up? would i definitely have to inform them of my change of job? any help would b greatly appreciated

It would probably be best that Vetting Section were informed of any changes. Call 028 90650222 and ask to be put through to vetting. They will then advise you better than any of us could.

My hunch is that it would make your vetting run a lot more smoothly.

integra1

when do 'dear johns' go out? after merit list at end of month or any time even if you are currently being vetted???? cheers

el_nino_9

carlty888 wrote: »

It would probably be best that Vetting Section were informed of any changes. Call 028 90650222 and ask to be put through to vetting. They will then advise you better than any of us could.

My hunch is that it would make your vetting run a lot more smoothly.

thanks carlty, i would probably not change it until vetting is passed and sorted. but im guessing if i did change it and informed vetting that it would then hold up the vetting being passed, wouldnt it?

MrsGeneHunt

integra1 wrote: »

when do 'dear johns' go out? after merit list at end of month or any time even if you are currently being vetted???? cheers

I dont think in this campaign that anyone who has received vetting thus far will be gettin a dear john, not judging by the telephone calls that boardsies have had with recruitment and vetting.

A few weeks ago I called recruitment and was told that the merit list was being compiled and that it would be apparent who would not have made it high enough up to be considered this time round and that letters would be sent to those people shortly

From what I gathered of this conversation, and I listened very carefully, it sounds like there may be dear johns next week to coincide with the merit list being ready.

Lets hope none of our colleagues get bad news through the door in the coming weeks. We've all done brilliantly to get this far.:D

integra1

that's true, hope we all make the cut!!! thanks for the info!:)

HGVwannab

So this is where everyone is hanging out now. I've been in hibernation after stressing myself out with these threads. It's nearly a year and a half since I applied now and still no word! Nervous breakdown is coming to mind. So when are the next phone calls going out for C13? How are all the C14ers coping? I feel like a stranger here now.

goodcopbadcop

Next phone calls should be out in the next week or so. Hope you get it, you have been waiting such a long time

manaka

Hey dude, been a while hope alls well in the ol board. What phone call you talking about? We call them? I see Mrs Genehunter said we'd have to call them. Do you think that my vetting by the guards last year would speed things up? I remember reading on a board that 6 guards do all the vetting!! No wonder why they take so long!

goodcopbadcop

manaka wrote: »

Hey dude, been a while hope alls well in the ol board. What phone call you talking about? We call them? I see Mrs Genehunter said we'd have to call them. Do you think that my vetting by the guards last year would speed things up? I remember reading on a board that 6 guards do all the vetting!! No wonder why they take so long!

Hows things? Im talking about the phone call for the november intake. have you got vetting for c14?

inspector71

This is what i hate about vetting....

....If you phone vetting and they tell you your vetting's 'ongoing', 24 hours, 48 hours......one week later, you're sitting at your computer saying to yourself, "okay, it's been 24 hours/48 hours/1 week since i called, maybe it's finished now?"

BUT U JUST DON'T KNOW!!:mad:

What the most amount of times anyone has phoned vetting?
Did the people in vetting get to know anyones voice?
I wouldn't wanna ring any more that once every month (and even that seems a bit like 'pestering')

I've slowly gone mad

PapaYankeeGirl

I just rang the once, luckily i got the answer i was hoping for

MrsGeneHunt

I was vetted for a job in the Support Team. I was told it could take 14 weeks. It only took 6. But its not as detailed as the PSNI vetting. So I'm thinking if mine cleared in 8 - 12 weeks I'd be pleased.
All my addresses are Belfast though which technically should help.
It takes as long as it takes!!!
I woudlnt pester them, they're going to be getting enough over the following weeks with the merit numbers etc. And phone calls hold them back from doing their job - getting your vetting done!

inspector71 wrote: »

This is what i hate about vetting....

....If you phone vetting and they tell you your vetting's 'ongoing', 24 hours, 48 hours......one week later, you're sitting at your computer saying to yourself, "okay, it's been 24 hours/48 hours/1 week since i called, maybe it's finished now?"

BUT U JUST DON'T KNOW!!:mad:

What the most amount of times anyone has phoned vetting?
Did the people in vetting get to know anyones voice?
I wouldn't wanna ring any more that once every month (and even that seems a bit like 'pestering')

I've slowly gone mad

FootyFan24

Hi, just a quick question if anyone knows, I'm getting married in a month or so, do I have to ring vetting and let them know? I put down all my partners info on the vetting sheet but will it make any difference?

MrsGeneHunt

FootyFan24 wrote: »

Hi, just a quick question if anyone knows, I'm getting married in a month or so, do I have to ring vetting and let them know? I put down all my partners info on the vetting sheet but will it make any difference?

Wasnt there a bit at the start about getting married or am I dreaming?!
Along the lines of if you are getting married please state the date? SO if you've filled that in they they should know?

FootyFan24

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Wasnt there a bit at the start about getting married or am I dreaming?!
Along the lines of if you are getting married please state the date? SO if you've filled that in they they should know?

emmm there might have been, cant remember!

Sadie OOO!!!

Has anyone recieved or know off anyone recieving vetting forms in the past week? Still none and getting very concerned!!:mad:

MrsGeneHunt

Sadie OOO!!! wrote: »

Has anyone recieved or know off anyone recieving vetting forms in the past week? Still none and getting very concerned!!:mad:

Not that I'm aware of, dont think anyone has posted that they've got vetting.

Anyway, theres still a looonng way to go in this process yet so sit back and relax. Plus next week we can find out our merit number so everything should be a bit clearer then.
Hang in there.;)

surfrunner

I rang vetting last week. Same story. They informed me that there are still vetting forms to be sent out and if you haven't received any to date it you could still get one soon. They have sent them out so far only to those with the Highest scores!

MrsGeneHunt

surfrunner wrote: »

They have sent them out so far only to those with the Highest scores!

I dont even want to think about the possibility of this being true, dont want to get my hopes up!!!:eek:

Sadie OOO!!!

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Not that I'm aware of, dont think anyone has posted that they've got vetting.

Anyway, theres still a looonng way to go in this process yet so sit back and relax. Plus next week we can find out our merit number so everything should be a bit clearer then.
Hang in there.;)

Losing my job tomorrow. Factory i work in is closing so out of work unfortunately

PapaYankeeGirl

Id love to beleive that, i had my vetting mid june. Jaysus could you ever imagin having a merit score of 1. WOW. I wonder what the highest scoring boardster is?

PapaYankeeGirl

Sadie OOO!!! wrote: »

Losing my job tomorrow. Factory i work in is closing so out of work unfortunately

Awh thats $hit. Have you anything else lined up?

carlty888

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Anyway, theres still a looonng way to go in this process yet so sit back and relax. Plus next week we can find out our merit number so everything should be a bit clearer then.

Rang through to recruitment there. Apparently they're up to their eyes at the moment. The girl told me that the merit list won't be available for another week or two.

MrsGeneHunt

carlty888 wrote: »

Rang through to recruitment there. Apparently they're up to their eyes at the moment. The girl told me that the merit list won't be available for another week or two.

That is totally pants!!!!!!!!!!:(:(:(:(

smyff

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

That is totally pants!!!!!!!!!!:(:(:(:(

its all in the game haha. its worth the wait though. unless i get a dear john letter that is.

PapaYankeeGirl

GRRRR:mad:

Sadie OOO!!!

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Awh thats $hit. Have you anything else lined up?

Nothing at the minute. Have been trying hard but there is nothing in the northwest at all.:eek: