Northern Ireland prison service (now recruiting))

Goonerdee

Is there a fitness exam?

sharon1986

Goonerdee wrote: »

Is there a fitness exam?

No actual fitness exam but there will be a medical to confirm general good health etc.

I just read on the bbc news web page that psni is being challenged about recruiting staff through resource so that's gonna be a no go together with the fact Resource led people to believe this was a long term position when in fact it was only for three years!!

Full efforts into NIPS recruitment now!!!

sharon1986

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22977808

heres the link

HighburyLad

That's my AC done now, up to the gods now lol good luck everyone!

sharon1986

HighburyLad wrote: »

That's my AC done now, up to the gods now lol good luck everyone!

How'd u find it? Was any timescales given?

HighburyLad

sharon1986 wrote: »

How'd u find it? Was any timescales given?

Yeah I think it was alright a bit nervous heading into each assessment but other than that can't complain, don't know what to think to be honest on how I did time will tell, was told will hear yay or nay by mid July time

sharon1986

HighburyLad wrote: »

Yeah I think it was alright a bit nervous heading into each assessment but other than that can't complain, don't know what to think to be honest on how I did time will tell, was told will hear yay or nay by mid July time

Has anyone any ideas of job numbers?

HighburyLad

sharon1986 wrote: »

Has anyone any ideas of job numbers?

None really, I'm thinking maybe 100 maybe more I could be wrong, nearly 600 odd took early retirement and i think 300 odd already have taken up role, a fella I went to school with got in last campaign and I was speaking to him the other day, he said they need a lot more really so all just a guess really

blindside88

Hey guys,

Does anyone know what kind of salary is expected for this role,

Thanks

sharon1986

blindside88 wrote: »

Hey guys,

Does anyone know what kind of salary is expected for this role,

Thanks

PCO is 8.89 an hour. Custody officer starts at 18000 and progresses to 23000. I really hope I get in - fingers crossed they are looking plenty of females.

HighburyLad

sharon1986 wrote: »

PCO is 8.89 an hour. Custody officer starts at 18000 and progresses to 23000. I really hope I get in - fingers crossed they are looking plenty of females.

I think they are looking loads of females Sharon, at the test and the AC I was at, well more ladies than guys definitely lol

Goonerdee

HighburyLad wrote: »

I think they are looking loads of females Sharon, at the test and the AC I was at, well more ladies than guys definitely lol

Highbury lad, can you tell me what was the dress code please?

HighburyLad

Goonerdee wrote: »

Highbury lad, can you tell me what was the dress code please?

I went in a suit, there were guys there with trainers in jeans and a tee, one of the admin people I knew who is a friend of my mums said dress code wasn't mentioned but it would be noted what was worn, it's a disciplined uniformed service you know so the smarter the better, I've got a feeling that it would be noted if you turned up in jeans and a tee and not in a good note, some dude was there in flip flops lol can't say that would look too well lol, most if not all the ladies were wearing smart business, I would go with that

Goonerdee

HighburyLad wrote: »

I went in a suit, there were guys there with trainers in jeans and a tee, one of the admin people I knew who is a friend of my mums said dress code wasn't mentioned but it would be noted what was worn, it's a disciplined uniformed service you know so the smarter the better, I've got a feeling that it would be noted if you turned up in jeans and a tee and not in a good note, some dude was there in flip flops lol can't say that would look too well lol, most if not all the ladies were wearing smart business, I would go with that

I was going to go proffessional, so, glad to hear it.

HighburyLad

Goonerdee wrote: »

I was going to go proffessional, so, glad to hear it.

Yeah definitely, it doesn't hurt to go pro lol

HighburyLad

http://www.dojni.gov.uk/de/index/ni-prison-service/nips-publications/reports-reviews-nips/prison-service-pay-review-body-ninth-report.pdf


Found this when I was doing a bit more research, interesting find, the ninth prison service pay review which was done there in April, shows you pay scales etc, allowances that potentially were going to be taken away apparently now because of circumstances etc are going to stay in place as well as expenses when needed for security situations, thought I would post for those interested

Nico96

Got my assessment centre tomorrow at 1pm, any tips? So nervous

sharon1986

Nico96 wrote: »

Got my assessment centre tomorrow at 1pm, any tips? So nervous

How'd you get on?

Nico96

sharon1986 wrote: »

How'd you get on?

Not too bad at all i think, thought it was gonna be much worse, the group conversation was good but a bit awkward lol just gave everything my best shot and i suppose thats the best we can all do

sharon1986

Nico96 wrote: »

Not too bad at all i think, thought it was gonna be much worse, the group conversation was good but a bit awkward lol just gave everything my best shot and i suppose thats the best we can all do

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear?

HighburyLad

sharon1986 wrote: »

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear?

I coulda sworn one of the assessors said at latest mid July, but I could be wrong, a friend of mine who got in last campaign said this part was the quickest turn-a-round, however I've kept him informed of my progress and he said this whole process seems to have been a lot quicker from the last campaign, I think today was the last for the assessment centre, could be wrong but pretty sure

Nico96

HighburyLad wrote: »

I coulda sworn one of the assessors said at latest mid July, but I could be wrong, a friend of mine who got in last campaign said this part was the quickest turn-a-round, however I've kept him informed of my progress and he said this whole process seems to have been a lot quicker from the last campaign, I think today was the last for the assessment centre, could be wrong but pretty sure

Yeah the assessors said we would hear back in Mid july

sharon1986

Nico96 wrote: »

Yeah the assessors said we would hear back in Mid july

Oh happy days not long to wait. I'm not over confident tho. Anyone know how many assessment centre sessions? I assume there were 24 people each session v how many jobs?

biker701

I assume everyone done an assessment centre in their county and we didn't all go to the same place? There was definitely 2 AC's held the day I had mine,

sharon1986

biker701 wrote: »

I assume everyone done an assessment centre in their county and we didn't all go to the same place? There was definitely 2 AC's held the day I had mine,

Mine wasn't in the county I live in so I'm not sure. There were at least four sessions the day I went

HighburyLad

I never thought that there would be other AC's in different counties, right enough, mine was in my home county, don't want to go into specifics for obvious reasons, is there other assessment centres goin on through out the country?

HighburyLad

There was definitely 3 done on my day at the venue where it was taking place, one in the morn one around lunch and one in the afternoon, with about 30 in each group as far as I know, would love to know the number of positions they need to fill

biker701

Is there a reason behind the secrecy? I assume it can't really be security related considering PSNI recruitment is much more transparent, and arguably a more dangerous role? there was lots of rumours flying around at mine about the high turnover of staff and the low numbers that had progressed etc. thus loads of positions to fill, probably all BS like.

craydon

biker701 wrote: »

Is there a reason behind the secrecy? I assume it can't really be security related considering PSNI recruitment is much more transparent, and arguably a more dangerous role? there was lots of rumours flying around at mine about the high turnover of staff and the low numbers that had progressed etc. thus loads of positions to fill, probably all BS like.

I think it is security related as earlier in this thread there was a warning not to give anything away which may indentify you or where youll be at any given time. Considering who some of the people in these prisons are, it's important not to give away details of where and when prison officer wannabes will be! Also theres the recent murder of a prison officer.
Hard to tell how my AC went! There was one part I literally zoned out and may as well have not been there for lol good luck everyone

biker701

craydon wrote: »

I think it is security related as earlier in this thread there was a warning not to give anything away which may indentify you or where youll be at any given time. Considering who some of the people in these prisons are, it's important not to give away details of where and when prison officer wannabes will be! Also theres the recent murder of a prison officer.
Hard to tell how my AC went! There was one part I literally zoned out and may as well have not been there for lol good luck everyone

Think you misunderstood me, I was responding to the last line of HighburyLads post about the secrecy over numbers of those applied/got an AC/positions to fill. Would be nice to know what our chances are:) I'm aware of the risks of revealing locations etc.