Becoming a Garda-Some Questions

Connery

Hi Guys,

Im 21 years old and currently training to be an accountant. This is not my dream job however, and as you've probably guessed, I want to be a Gaurd.

However given the current Eco climate, I intend to finish out my training. Therefore I will be 25 yrs or so before I apply. Is this too old?

Could some one give me a run down of a normal day for a Gaurd on the beat? Perhaps a current member of the force?

Also could someone provide a brief outline of the training involved in becoming a Gaurd?

Is there anyone hear who took the plunge and made a full career change to join the force?

All information appreciated.

Connery

DCTF

Q: Therefore I will be 25 yrs or so before I apply. Is this too old?
A: No you can apply up until the age of 35.

Could some one give me a run down of a normal day for a Gaurd on the beat? Perhaps a current member of the force?
It's not really possible to give a run down of a day because there is such a wide variety. Just tried to do a rough estimation;
arrive station, parade, car or station duties or a post, files, court, calls, calls, calls. swap any of them except the first two around in any order you want.

Also could someone provide a brief outline of the training involved in becoming a Gaurd?

Garda College Templemore for 22 weeks, legal studies, language studies, PE
Phase 2 Station for 6 months
Garda College for 12 weeks, and attestation
approximately 1 year later you do phase 5 end of training.

jt123456

check out this link

http://www.careersportal.ie/careers/detail.php?job_id=200

and watch the videos on the right hand side of the page.

Hooch

Hi connery,
Search the threads here and you'll find all the info you want. www.publicjobs.ie, www.garda.ie and link as shown above will have info for you.
NGA