Civil Service Clerical Officer Campaign 2017 (Dublin)

Paperhelper

Has anybody been assigned to the Attorney General's Office and if so how are you fining it? Thanks.

dub70

SoolsDublin wrote: »

Sorry to hear you're waiting so long Can I ask if you don't mind, did your extra vetting come back disclosure viewed at all or did it disappear before that stage

It's now gone from the tracking system so I can't see it anymore.

dub70

crossbeauty wrote: »

me too!

19 weeks and counting

Rang PAS this afternoon and they said there is a batch of candidates awaiting extra clearance due in tomorrow. If we are on it they will contact us tomorrow or Monday.

crossbeauty

Fingers crossed then

nmcg67

Got a response for my Garda vetting for the Executive Officer 2016 This may shed some light on the process."The word “disclosure” in this instance means that the National Vetting Bureau have completed that particular strand of vetting.An Garda Siochana vetting is a 3 strand process and can take up to 12 weeks. It is a very in-depth process and a lot of Garda Resources are involved. We hope to have candidates cleared prior to this time but unfortunately we cannot guarantee this".

Catalan69

dub70 wrote: »

Rang PAS this afternoon and they said there is a batch of candidates awaiting extra clearance due in tomorrow. If we are on it they will contact us tomorrow or Monday.

Just received firm notification of dept. Hr to get get in touch with start date .

crossbeauty

got assigned anyway, message in public jobs on message board.

How long now I wonder before they call us

Paperhelper

crossbeauty wrote: »

got assigned anyway, message in public jobs on message board.

How long now I wonder before they call us

Lucky you. I am sick of the waiting.

Dalio

I have an interview in a few weeks any advice?

Paddy93

Dalio wrote: »

I have an interview in a few weeks any advice?

What batch are you and what's your OOM?

doawheelie2020

Has anyone got a idea of what oom they are on now?

crossbeauty

Anyone else assigned to GISC in Castlebar?

rsl1976

I just got a message to see if I would consider CO in the prison service. Anyone else get this?

trudy2222

rsl1976 wrote: »

I just got a message to see if I would consider CO in the prison service. Anyone else get this?

Same here

rsl1976

trudy2222 wrote:

Same here

Are you considering it? A lot of training for it. Not sure if I will go for it

frezabelle

rsl1976 wrote: »

Are you considering it? A lot of training for it. Not sure if I will go for it

Got the same. I wouldn’t be in a position to train in portlaois for 4/5 weeks so will have to pass. Doesn’t look like flexi time availble either?

AG30

frezabelle wrote: »

Got the same. I wouldn’t be in a position to train in portlaois for 4/5 weeks so will have to pass. Doesn’t look like flexi time availble either?

There is no flexi time in the Prison Service and office hours in most prisons are 8-8 so someone has to be there at all times during those hours.

Bellemcnally

Is anyone else in batch 3 still waiting to hear,
I’m batch 3 oom 245 and havnt heard anything yet ðŸ˜

KOR101

So, is it okay to turn down?

The email is a bit confusing but is clear that if you go to the orientation day, you can decide to say no and return to the general panel.

rsl1976

KOR101 wrote:

The email is a bit confusing but is clear that if you go to the orientation day, you can decide to say no and return to the general panel.

Yes. You can go as far as the Orientation and still turn it down. 9% more in the salary so might appeal to some people

Gra11

rsl1976 wrote: »

I just got a message to see if I would consider CO in the prison service. Anyone else get this?

I know a prison officer and he said they cant keep CO’s . I got the impression it was a horrible place to work.......

Nicolas96

rsl1976 wrote: »

I just got a message to see if I would consider CO in the prison service. Anyone else get this?

Hi what is your oom? Thanks!

rsl1976

Nicolas96 wrote:

Hi what is your oom? Thanks!

Batch 4. OOM 45

dub70

Over 20 weeks later and I finally got extra garda clearance back

tigerwoods

Just a brief outline of the timeline of my application for this campaign.
September 2017-Sent in application
October 2017-Online test
November 2017-Supervised test
May 2018-Interview
June 2018-Advised I passed interview
August 2018-Initial assignment to An Garda and start of vetting
November 2018-All vetting cleared
December 2018-Assigned a location
Jan 2019-Finally started
My OOM was in the 1400's in batch 1 and moved up to 900's after supervised test.This thread was and is a great source of information for any candidate undertaking this process and I would just like to thank all those who contributed.

dub70

tigerwoods wrote: »

Just a brief outline of the timeline of my application for this campaign.
September 2017-Sent in application
October 2017-Online test
November 2017-Supervised test
May 2018-Interview
June 2018-Advised I passed interview
August 2018-Initial assignment to An Garda and start of vetting
November 2018-All vetting cleared
December 2018-Assigned a location
Jan 2019-Finally started
My OOM was in the 1400's in batch 1 and moved up to 900's after supervised test.This thread was and is a great source of information for any candidate undertaking this process and I would just like to thank all those who contributed.

How are you finding the job?

tigerwoods

dub70 wrote: »

How are you finding the job?

Only 2 days in but I have flexi and parking which is a big plus,I will post an update again in a couple of weeks.

only girl

Gra11 wrote: »

rsl1976 wrote: »

I just got a message to see if I would consider CO in the prison service. Anyone else get this?

I know a prison officer and he said they cant keep CO’s . I got the impression it was a horrible place to work.......

I also know a prison officer, there is a uniform for this role as it used to be the prison officers that did the role themselves .

trudy2222

I’m definitely going to go to the orientation day for the prison service but I’m a bit nervous about turning it down and going back on the panel. Does anyone know do you go to the end of the list or next in line?

Ertin

Are the positions with the prison service considered separate from the main panel & if not interested can just be ignored?

trudy2222

Ertin wrote: »

Are the positions with the prison service considered separate from the main panel & if not interested can just be ignored?

No it can’t be ignored, you have to register your interest and go to the orientation. Then if you decide it’s not for you you can go back on the panel. If you ignore it you won’t be considered for any future posts.

Ertin

The message is slightly confusing as it says that candidates not interested do not have to reply but doesn't say if that removes you from the general panel.

frezabelle

Ertin wrote: »

The message is slightly confusing as it says that candidates not interested do not have to reply but doesn't say if that removes you from the general panel.

Was just about to say the same, it is quite confusing.

Loveache

dub70 wrote: »

Over 20 weeks later and I finally got extra garda clearance back

I'm on week 16 now and getting fed up waiting. What was your oom?

rsl1976

My understanding is you only respond if you are interested. It's only if you go through the process and are offered a position but decline that you come off the panel

KOR101

rsl1976 wrote: »

My understanding is you only respond if you are interested. It's only if you go through the process and are offered a position but decline that you come off the panel

No. In this case, the email says because of the nature of the job, you can go to the orientation but then say no and return to the general panel.

rsl1976

KOR101 wrote:

No. In this case, the email says because of the nature of the job, you can go to the orientation but then say no and return to the general panel.

Yes. You can ignore the email, or opt to go to orientation and then say no and remain on the panel. It's only if you go as far as been offered and declining that you come off the panel.

dub70

Loveache wrote: »

I'm on week 16 now and getting fed up waiting. What was your oom?

Early 600 batch 1

trudy2222

I called them today in regards to the prison service. Basically if you’re not interested don’t reply and they’ll reach your oom when it arises.

Not replying won’t remove you from the general panel

Dalio

So I have my interview next week:

Just checking - The interview is based on the 4 competencies in the booklet. Do they look at the CV? should I prepare a summary of work history? Do they ask anything else?

Cheers in advance. I'm nervous to be honest any advice is very welcome.

Catalan69

Dalio wrote: »

So I have my interview next week:

Just checking - The interview is based on the 4 competencies in the booklet. Do they look at the CV? should I prepare a summary of work history? Do they ask anything else?

Cheers in advance. I'm nervous to be honest any advice is very welcome.

They asked me about sending group emails and asked others about new data protection
Interview lasted about 30 minutes and the 2 interviewees were fine ...put me right at ease

Gra11

For those who have already started..... On your payslip where it says current rate, should this say €465.32 for entry level? That’s the new rate that came into effect 1st January. Mine is lower and not sure why.......

barrier86

Gra11 wrote: »

For those who have already started..... On your payslip where it says current rate, should this say €465.32 for entry level? That’s the new rate that came into effect 1st January. Mine is lower and not sure why.......

I’m finding conflicting information regarding the pay rate. One gov circular says one amount and another circular gives another rate.

Debbiek88

Hey, I am new to this. I have my interview tomorrow, was just wondering if anyone could please give me guidance on the type of questions asked? as in examples? Really nervous. TIA

Michelin

barrier86 wrote: »

I’m finding conflicting information regarding the pay rate. One gov circular says one amount and another circular gives another rate.

Get used to this....re circulars 😀

Michelin

Am I reading this right? They are offering prison officer roles to those still on this panel?

applejunkie

Gra11 wrote: »

For those who have already started..... On your payslip where it says current rate, should this say €465.32 for entry level? That’s the new rate that came into effect 1st January. Mine is lower and not sure why.......

You can get the CO payscale on the FORSA website . Starting salary is €23,572 so €451.74 per week. Th ere are different scales because some are PPC and non PPC and also a higher CO scale . The figures I have given are for a new entrant so that's what everyone should start on .

Johemian

I just got my message saying that I've passed the interview stage.
Any idea what number they're on for offering positions?
I'm batch 4 OOM: 138

trudy2222

I’m batch 3 haven’t heard anything other than the prison service offer.

rsl1976

Johemian wrote:

I just got my message saying that I've passed the interview stage. Any idea what number they're on for offering positions? I'm batch 4 OOM: 138

I'm batch 4: OOM 45 and haven't been called for interview yet