2016 Garda Campaign: November 2016 class.

Garda89

It is not that we are obsessed, it's that we are passionate about something some of us have always wanted to do. I for instance have always wanted to be a member since I was young kid and I have after many years finally been offered a place. Big difference between being obsessed and being passionate!

kerbie_0408

Garda89 wrote: »

It is not that we are obsessed, it's that we are passionate about something some of us have always wanted to do. I for instance have always wanted to be a member since I was young kid and I have after many years finally been offered a place. Big difference between being obsessed and being passionate!

PREACH!!!!

VW73

kerbie_0408 wrote: »

Garda89 wrote: »

It is not that we are obsessed, it's that we are passionate about something some of us have always wanted to do. I for instance have always wanted to be a member since I was young kid and I have after many years finally been offered a place. Big difference between being obsessed and being passionate!

PREACH!!!!

Exactly a job we are passionate about and a job we all have wanted. Personally i love the treads as for the majority of us you apply for the job and the process takes the bones of a year ever before you get into college to train, not many other jobs like that, each stage is tough in it's own way and great to have ppl to chat to and with calls etc great can monitor stages and your oom.

kerbie_0408

VW73 wrote: »

Exactly a job we are passionate about and a job we all have wanted. Personally i love the treads as for the majority of us you apply for the job and the process takes the bones of a year ever before you get into college to train, not many other jobs like that, each stage is tough in it's own way and great to have ppl to chat to and with calls etc great can monitor stages and your oom.

Couldn't agree with you more very well said! It's been a great help to me over the last year!

CuriousLady

I agree. Personally I have always wanted it since I was a child also. Not many professions are as broad and versatile as the guards for example there is so much progression across the field different areas to work in e.g community policing, mounted unit, dog unit, underwater unit, public order/ emergency response, forensics etc and so much progression upwards also eg sergeant super intendent, inspector etc etc .. every day is different u are not confined to one office or area ..the variety, adrenaline, what other job has it !!

Your not just a guard, your a social worker, a peace keeper, an investigator, a role model to a lot of people, u help people in desperate times, through deaths, save lives. You are the first responce to people who call when things go wrong, and are a feeling of safety to a lot of people who depend on the guards.

I am so happy to see such a passionate campain running it means the people who only really want it will go for it, it is not an easy recruitment process by any means. We will all be thankful with a passionate police force in the years to come.

kerbie_0408

VW73 wrote: »

Exactly a job we are passionate about and a job we all have wanted. Personally i love the treads as for the majority of us you apply for the job and the process takes the bones of a year ever before you get into college to train, not many other jobs like that, each stage is tough in it's own way and great to have ppl to chat to and with calls etc great can monitor stages and your oom.

Couldn't agree with you more very well said! It's been a great help to me over the last year!

Doyle06

Anyone with induction on the 21st receive their induction pack yet?

JJ500

Doyle06 wrote: »

Anyone with induction on the 21st receive their induction pack yet?

Not yet, say it will arrive tomorrow...

GuessWhoEh

I done the appitude test not Saturday gone, the Saturday before that. Just waiting to hear back with anymore dates for the next stages

Chris14

Why am I waiting so anxiously for this induction pack ����

JJ500

Chris14 wrote: »

Why am I waiting so anxiously for this induction pack ����

I'm the same, the postman just left my house so it's not today...😀

Gem1994

Any girls on here know The dress code for the induction week ?

Izzyruby89

Gem1994 wrote:

Any girls on here know The dress code for the induction week ?

Suits! Iv been trying get one for last 2 weeks. If your tall it's a challenge. Also expensive nd don't wanna pay too much cause gonna wear it for 2-3 weeks and never again :-(

Gem1994

Izzyruby89 wrote: »

Suits! Iv been trying get one for last 2 weeks. If your tall it's a challenge. Also expensive nd don't wanna pay too much cause gonna wear it for 2-3 weeks and never again :-(

Oh great i thought only the men had to wear suits and that wed get away without one:L

Wax100

Meeting with my sergeant tomorrow. It was delayed that's how I missed out on November. She told me casual wear. What is it like and is it anything to be worried about? Also any tips?! Thanks.

Jimmyjameson92

It's just a general chat see what kind of person you are and put a face to a name.

Wax100

Jimmyjameson92 wrote: »

It's just a general chat see what kind of person you are and put a face to a name.

Thanks! Yeah she seemed very relaxed about it over the phone.

Izzyruby89

Wax100 wrote:

Meeting with my sergeant tomorrow. It was delayed that's how I missed out on November. She told me casual wear. What is it like and is it anything to be worried about? Also any tips?! Thanks.

When i met the sergeant I was there 5 mins. Jus went over my form asked about my family. That was it.

Wax100

Izzyruby89 wrote: »

When i met the sergeant I was there 5 mins. Jus went over my form asked about my family. That was it.

Thanks for the reply. What kind of questions did they ask?

Wax100

Also do I need to bring anything with me? I wasn't informed on bringing anything.

George993

Wax100 wrote: »

Also do I need to bring anything with me? I wasn't informed on bringing anything.

I didn't bring anything to either of my local meetings. Literally took me into their office and had a look through my form. Asked me about college and hurling but that was more general chat than anything, I honestly think it's just to see what kind of person you are.

Jimmyjameson92

Has anyone got their information pack yet for the second induction week?

AMBALLY

Can I ask what everyone is doing with regards colour of runners. My ones are purple and I've heard they're not that strict on the colour even though it says predominantly white on the welcome pack. I've asked a girl in elverys too about getting white shoes and she said white runners are hard to come by especially if you want a good quality pair. The only white pair they had were for walking and she said they wouldn't last very long if you were to wear them everyday.

Doyle06

Still no welcome pack today 😒

Gem1994

Anybody know for definite if it is possible to work weekends while in the college ?

AMBALLY

Gem1994 wrote: »

Anybody know for definite if it is possible to work weekends while in the college ?

No you can't. You can work during induction week but can't work when you officially start

craichoor

Gem1994 wrote: »

Anybody know for definite if it is possible to work weekends while in the college ?

As long as you do not work in an licensed establishment (pub / off licence etc) or a licensed trade (private security / bouncing / taxi driving / hackney driving etc.)

AMBALLY

craichoor wrote: »

As long as you do not work in an licensed establishment (pub / off licence etc) or a licensed trade (private security / bouncing / taxi driving / hackney driving etc.)

That's the first I've heard?? I thought they said in orientation meeting in stage 2 that you can't. Maybe I'm wrong

voodosheeb

so I placed just over 1530 not sure if this is good or bad
first time ever applying for it so not sure what to except

craichoor

AMBALLY wrote: »

That's the first I've heard?? I thought they said in orientation meeting in stage 2 that you can't. Maybe I'm wrong

Hmmmmm, maybe I'm wrong.

AMBALLY

craichoor wrote: »

Hmmmmm, maybe I'm wrong.

You can work during induction so it can always be answered there. Personally, I've heard its intense so id like my weekends off haha I'll make the 184 a week work!

Turbo T

They aren't strict on the runners so wear whatever you have. There's no problem as long as you can run, do the beep test a few more times and your push ups and sit ups.

Good Luck

TallGlass

AMBALLY wrote: »

Can I ask what everyone is doing with regards colour of runners. My ones are purple and I've heard they're not that strict on the colour even though it says predominantly white on the welcome pack. I've asked a girl in elverys too about getting white shoes and she said white runners are hard to come by especially if you want a good quality pair. The only white pair they had were for walking and she said they wouldn't last very long if you were to wear them everyday.

Try Amazon or eBay...

GB FAN GALWAY 30

Hi guys. Just a question in for those of us going forward to stage two? Are the tests the same again or will they give us something fresh? People saying that the shapes and words could be the same? Thanks...

Chris14

So what's the plan for induction week? Lads, are ye planning on bringing a few suits down with ye or just the one?

TallGlass

craichoor wrote: »

As long as you do not work in an licensed establishment (pub / off licence etc) or a licensed trade (private security / bouncing / taxi driving / hackney driving etc.)

To be honest even if you could I wouldn't. You'd have enough to be doing without stressing yourself with work! Do your saving now and chill out while there. Well chill as in take a break from working life till your out in a station.

That's my plan anyway. If I get a date to start (please god in the future) ill be handing my notice in and finishing as soon as possible and chilling out till I start in the college. Been working near 10 year solid and before that it was school, I am gonna treat myself to a few weeks off.

Valuevan13

My info pack for second week induction landed this morning!!

Dingle20144

craichoor wrote: »

As long as you do not work in an licensed establishment (pub / off licence etc) or a licensed trade (private security / bouncing / taxi driving / hackney driving etc.)

where is that stated? Alot of students i asked seem to doing PT work at weekends in pubs/clubs - cash.

Wax100

Had my interview with sergeant this morning. She was very nice. She's going through my vetting and I should be meeting the super next week. Is there anything I should be worried about for meeting him? How it goes (etc).

Garda91

Wax100 wrote: »

Had my interview with sergeant this morning. She was very nice. She's going through my vetting and I should be meeting the super next week. Is there anything I should be worried about for meeting him? How it goes (etc).

Would I be right by saying that the sergeant and superintendent vet you personally and sign you off and then it's the vetting unit that vets the rest of your family?

Wax100

Garda91 wrote: »

Would I be right by saying that the sergeant and superintendent vet you personally and sign you off and then it's the vetting unit that vets the rest of your family?

I don't know. She told me she was going to go through it this week and sign it off.

Garda91

Wax100 wrote: »

I don't know. She told me she was going to go through it this week and sign it off.

Yeah it's all very vague. As far as I know there's 2 parts to the vetting. The sergeants and supers reports after you meet with them and then when the form b comes back from the vetting unit in Thurles, so I would assume the vetting unit looks after the family vetting and the super and sergeant signs our personal vetting off.

Anyway, roll on February.

Wax100

So what's expected of the super?

Garda91

Wax100 wrote: »

So what's expected of the super?

Very quick like the sergeant, but more formal. Wear a suit and look the part. For me I was with the Super 10/15mins, he asked a little about myself, read through the sergeants report and then talked through my form b. It was more a chat than an interview, at the end he just gave me some advice for going in and he said he has no problem recommending me. So to sum up, look the part and be polite and it will be fine.

luvsthespuds

Hi guys, I'm a longtime stalker of this thread and first time contributor, thank you all for keeping me sane during the recruitment process. I'm delighted to say, that after years of trying I've finally got my induction pack for the November intake.

Do any of you know what the story is with bringing up your car, can I park it onsite in the college during the week when I'm up there? The only specs in the induction pack is to ensure your car is taxed, nct'd, not pimped out etc etc... nothing about parking though!

Jerrycurlz

You can park in the golf clubs car park while you are staying in the college but once they move you out you're not allowed to anymore. That's what my mate in the at the moment told me.

BaronVon

Dingle20144 wrote: »

where is that stated? Alot of students i asked seem to doing PT work at weekends in pubs/clubs - cash.

Working in any job that requires a licence which can be objected to by AGS is a prohibited spare time activity for members of AGS, eg bookies, pubs etc

Dingle20144

infacteh wrote: »

Working in any job that requires a licence which can be objected to by AGS is a prohibited spare time activity for members of AGS, eg bookies, pubs etc

I understand that would be the case once you are attested but I imagine when in college with no powers you would be free to work until being attested

kellz1

Does anyone know if we are allowed to take a day off at all? Have a family wedding coming up on a Friday?

BaronVon

Dingle20144 wrote: »

I understand that would be the case once you are attested but I imagine when in college with no powers you would be free to work until being attested

College have their own rules, which you'll find mirror the real ones