PSNI Recruitment 1710 Campaign

NiK9

Same. After just talking about it too haha

Slo85

NiK9 wrote: »

Same. After just talking about it too haha

Same here. They must’ve knew we were talking about them.

sparkylarky

Ok guys/girls I have a nvq level 2 and my understanding is its equivalent to 3 or 4 gcse at grade a to c, I wont have enough gcse to fill out that form I was just going to put my maths and english and my nvq and say its equivalent to 3 or 4 gcses do yous think this will be ok?

NiK9

Should be fine. Level 2 is equivalent to 4 or 5 GCSE depending on the subject.

BlueCop8790

Did everyone get the pro forma sheet? I got an email but their was no pro forma attached to it, maybe because my AC is a number of months away ?

Slo85

BlueCop8790 wrote: »

Did everyone get the pro forma sheet? I got an email but their was no pro forma attached to it, maybe because my AC is a number of months away ?

Mine was in an attachment at the bottom of the email. I had to log onto my computer as it wouldn’t let me open it on my phone.

KN1231999

Got an email also

sparkylarky

NiK9 wrote: »

Should be fine. Level 2 is equivalent to 4 or 5 GCSE depending on the subject.

I hope so mate I keep thinking its over for me in case they think it just counts as one gcse! Im probably over thinking about it to be fair!

BlueCop8790

Slo85 wrote: »

BlueCop8790 wrote: »

Did everyone get the pro forma sheet? I got an email but their was no pro forma attached to it, maybe because my AC is a number of months away ?

Mine was in an attachment at the bottom of the email. I had to log onto my computer as it wouldn’t let me open it on my phone.

Thanks, I must be blind 😂

Slo85

BlueCop8790 wrote: »

Slo85 wrote: »

BlueCop8790 wrote: »

Did everyone get the pro forma sheet? I got an email but their was no pro forma attached to it, maybe because my AC is a number of months away ?

Mine was in an attachment at the bottom of the email. I had to log onto my computer as it wouldn’t let me open it on my phone.

Thanks, I must be blind 😂

Hopefully you find it.

Robocop2k16

AC reschedule confirmation email finally came through. Now Booked on a suitable date for me in the not too distant future. Anyone else waiting to hear, hang in there it is coming.

Wilbur08

Robocop2k16 wrote: »

AC reschedule confirmation email finally came through. Now Booked on a suitable date for me in the not too distant future. Anyone else waiting to hear, hang in there it is coming.

Super news!! You can relax over the weekend now!

Slo85

Robocop2k16 wrote: »

AC reschedule confirmation email finally came through. Now Booked on a suitable date for me in the not too distant future. Anyone else waiting to hear, hang in there it is coming.

Brilliant news.

Goonerdee

Mine is through too, thank goodness, a lot of pressure took off. Working on getting it booked off now.

Wilbur08

Goonerdee wrote: »

Mine is through too, thank goodness, a lot of pressure took off. Working on getting it booked off now.

You get Enough notice this time?

Goonerdee

Wilbur08 wrote: »

Goonerdee wrote: »

Mine is through too, thank goodness, a lot of pressure took off. Working on getting it booked off now.

You get Enough notice this time?

Yeah two months notice this time, that means I also have the option of swapping days with someone if they don’t automatically give me the date off.

NiK9

Been quiet on here the past few days so let's get a chat going.

If youre successful at joining, what do yous think will be the biggest difference to your day to day life?
Working more, first time working nights, possibly having to move house?

Is there anything in particular you're worried about?
Less family time, the traveling, personal security?

With my current job I'm pretty much on call 24/7 (Ive been called out to work 3 out of the past 4 xmas days ) so I'm pretty excited that if Im successful i'll have more full days off, my rest days will actually be work free (excluding overtime).
My biggest worry is personal security but surprisingly not from DR's. From local loyalists. Being recognised at work (maybe policing a parade or something) and then the house being targeted for my PPW while family are at home alone.

Banterbus28

Well I'll be waiting a wee bit longer for another go but I'll pitch in.

Primary worry is family time, I will be giving up the part time job I love for that reason.

Personal security should be on everyone's mind but at the end of the day if you actually go through checking your car etc then you won't be targeted, they don't go for people who make them work.

TW2017

Will you only have to check your own car, or all the cars in the driveway?

Slo85

I would actually looking forward to days “off” to spend quality time with my kids. I’ve done a few different jobs so working shifts and nights won’t be an issue for me.

For me the security is a concern especially with having children. I think I would check all the cars before I leave for the day just to be sure.

Banterbus28

TW2017 wrote: »

Will you only have to check your own car, or all the cars in the driveway?

Why wouldn't you check all the cars?

Wilbur08

For me security will not really change as that is part of everyday life and has been for the last decade I've been with my partner. I've learned his little routine.

Biggest obsticle for me will be seeing him! ATM since having the little ones I do not work so when he comes home I am here and that ticks along nicely. However for my own sanity I need out and about hence joining up! We will be like passing ships to accommodate childcare and his other job/hobby so will be a major change but to be honest I'm ready for the challenge!

NiK9

I'd be checking all the cars if possible. But I think I'd make the partner park in the garage at night. Its alarmed, stays locked and my dogs sleep in it at night, so it's a bit safer atleast that way if they forget to check the odd morning before work hopefully it won't matter.

majgreen

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Well I'll be waiting a wee bit longer for another go but I'll pitch in.

Primary worry is family time, I will be giving up the part time job I love for that reason.

Personal security should be on everyone's mind but at the end of the day if you actually go through checking your car etc then you won't be targeted, they don't go for people who make them work.

Unfortunately the last part is not true. If they know you check your car they will look at other ways to attack. You're at your most vulnerable when you're on your hands and knees checking for bombs...

sparkylarky

NiK9 wrote: »

Been quiet on here the past few days so let's get a chat going.

If youre successful at joining, what do yous think will be the biggest difference to your day to day life?
Working more, first time working nights, possibly having to move house?

Is there anything in particular you're worried about?
Less family time, the traveling, personal security?

With my current job I'm pretty much on call 24/7 (Ive been called out to work 3 out of the past 4 xmas days ) so I'm pretty excited that if Im successful i'll have more full days off, my rest days will actually be work free (excluding overtime).
My biggest worry is personal security but surprisingly not from DR's. From local loyalists. Being recognised at work (maybe policing a parade or something) and then the house being targeted for my PPW while family are at home alone.

The biggest challenge for me would be a healthy work life balance I am afraid work will completely take over and working shifts will make it hard to soicilse with my friends when they are off work.

Honestly im not one bit worried about the terrorist threat I don't fear them at all, now im not naive or trying to act hard but I genuinely am not afraid, I know they have the capacity and desire to kill and I know I could very well be killed or injured but I see no reason to fear them you could be killed by a car accident or a knife attack just as quick, I dont give them the sasifaction of being scared of them.

If I make it all the way and get in all being well I will be keeping my PPW on me at ALL times, so if anybody tries to break in to steal it they will be on the wrong end of it!!

Banterbus28

Prefer to be tried by 12 than carried by 6 right.

Banterbus28

Prefer to be tried by 12 than carried by 6 right.

NiK9

sparkylarky wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

Been quiet on here the past few days so let's get a chat going.

If youre successful at joining, what do yous think will be the biggest difference to your day to day life?
Working more, first time working nights, possibly having to move house?

Is there anything in particular you're worried about?
Less family time, the traveling, personal security?

With my current job I'm pretty much on call 24/7 (Ive been called out to work 3 out of the past 4 xmas days ) so I'm pretty excited that if Im successful i'll have more full days off, my rest days will actually be work free (excluding overtime).
My biggest worry is personal security but surprisingly not from DR's. From local loyalists. Being recognised at work (maybe policing a parade or something) and then the house being targeted for my PPW while family are at home alone.

The biggest challenge for me would be a healthy work life balance I am afraid work will completely take over and working shifts will make it hard to soicilse with my friends when they are off work.

Honestly im not one bit worried about the terrorist threat I don't fear them at all, now im not naive or trying to act hard but I genuinely am not afraid, I know they have the capacity and desire to kill and I know I could very well be killed or injured but I see no reason to fear them you could be killed by a car accident or a knife attack just as quick, I dont give them the sasifaction of being scared of them.

If I make it all the way and get in all being well I will be keeping my PPW on me at ALL times, so if anybody tries to break in to steal it they will be on the wrong end of it!!

Paramilitaries arnt always the smartest though. They may attempt to break in when you're at work not thinking you will have it with you. Or you could be road trip down south with friends so can't take it and your family will be at home with it. Or for anyone who lives the other side of the border. Can't take their ppw home.

Banterbus28

Thon German Shepherd, problem solved

sparkylarky

That is true!! Not much you can do to get out of that one, if I had to leave it at home I would take tge barrel out and hid it separately to make it impossible to fire without the other part

NiK9

sparkylarky wrote: »

That is true!! Not much you can do to get out of that one, if I had to leave it at home I would take tge barrel out and hid it separately to make it impossible to fire without the other part

That's actually a brill answer, I hadn't thought of that lol.

Banterbus28

Leaving it at home, get a safe cemented into two walls, obviously can only do it if you own the house

KN1231999

I'm. It too worried about the person security as much, understand it will always be there and that you have to change how you live.
The biggest thing for me is moving away from home, this scares me more than anything

Banterbus28

KN1231999 wrote: »

I'm. It too worried about the person security as much, understand it will always be there and that you have to change how you live.
The biggest thing for me is moving away from home, this scares me more than anything

Best thing I have ever done is move out

Banterbus28

Moving out is not scary, bills. Bills are scary

NiK9

KN1231999 wrote: »

I'm. It too worried about the person security as much, understand it will always be there and that you have to change how you live.
The biggest thing for me is moving away from home, this scares me more than anything

I wouldn't rush it. You never know you may meet people in GV that also will have to move for work and yous may become best mates and decide to rent somewhere together.

jwhdkl5736

Biggest worry about the job - getting shot in the back by people I grew up with.

Biggest motivator - having a sense of purpose. I’d be making more money in the private sector with better hours ultimately but nothing is ever going to beat the satisfaction I would get from helping people.

sparkylarky

Maxi515 wrote: »

Biggest worry about the job - getting shot in the back by people I grew up with.

Biggest motivator - having a sense of purpose. I’d be making more money in the private sector with better hours ultimately but nothing is ever going to best the satisfaction I would get from helping people.

To me thats whats its all about being able to help people in their hour of need!

majgreen

If you're going away on holiday or for any length of time then you don't leave your PPW in the house. Get it secured in the armoury where it's safe. Even the dumbest burglars will find it otherwise

sparkylarky

majgreen wrote: »

If you're going away on holiday or for any length of time then you don't leave your PPW in the house. Get it secured in the armoury where it's safe. Even the dumbest burglars will find it otherwise

Even better idea! It doesnt bear thinking about a gun getting into the hands of criminals!

majgreen

sparkylarky wrote: »

majgreen wrote: »

If you're going away on holiday or for any length of time then you don't leave your PPW in the house. Get it secured in the armoury where it's safe. Even the dumbest burglars will find it otherwise

Even better idea! It doesnt bear thinking about a gun getting into the hands of criminals!

Sadly it does happen!

KN1231999

majgreen wrote: »

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Well I'll be waiting a wee bit longer for another go but I'll pitch in.

Primary worry is family time, I will be giving up the part time job I love for that reason.

Personal security should be on everyone's mind but at the end of the day if you actually go through checking your car etc then you won't be targeted, they don't go for people who make them work.

Unfortunately the last part is not true. If they know you check your car they will look at other ways to attack. You're at your most vulnerable when you're on your hands and knees checking for bombs...

Hey Maj, would you be able to give a little insight for someone who is 18-20 years old and successfully makes it through the process, do they have to move away, do they get help finding somewhere? etc..
Thanks
KN

KN1231999

NiK9 wrote: »

KN1231999 wrote: »

I'm. It too worried about the person security as much, understand it will always be there and that you have to change how you live.
The biggest thing for me is moving away from home, this scares me more than anything

I wouldn't rush it. You never know you may meet people in GV that also will have to move for work and yous may become best mates and decide to rent somewhere together.

I guess that it's true, i know for a fact I do not want to be living in the same house as the rest of my family as I'm not dragging them into my career. Couldn't do that to them. So I know 100% I'll be moving away, I just don't know if I would be ready lol

NiK9

KN1231999 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

KN1231999 wrote: »

I'm. It too worried about the person security as much, understand it will always be there and that you have to change how you live.
The biggest thing for me is moving away from home, this scares me more than anything

I wouldn't rush it. You never know you may meet people in GV that also will have to move for work and yous may become best mates and decide to rent somewhere together.

I guess that it's true, i know for a fact I do not want to be living in the same house as the rest of my family as I'm not dragging them into my career. Couldn't do that to them. So I know 100% I'll be moving away, I just don't know if I would be ready lol

I got my first place when I was 19. Hardest thing for me was dinner time if i was alone. I was always brought up around family dinners. was a big shock sitting down to an empty table in a quiet apartment by myself for the first time lol.

sparkylarky

KN1231999 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

KN1231999 wrote: »

I'm. It too worried about the person security as much, understand it will always be there and that you have to change how you live.
The biggest thing for me is moving away from home, this scares me more than anything

I wouldn't rush it. You never know you may meet people in GV that also will have to move for work and yous may become best mates and decide to rent somewhere together.

I guess that it's true, i know for a fact I do not want to be living in the same house as the rest of my family as I'm not dragging them into my career. Couldn't do that to them. So I know 100% I'll be moving away, I just don't know if I would be ready lol

That's 100% understandable but what happens when you get married and have a family of your own, then they will be exposed to some risk too? Just food for thought

Banterbus28

sparkylarky wrote: »

KN1231999 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

KN1231999 wrote: »

I'm. It too worried about the person security as much, understand it will always be there and that you have to change how you live.
The biggest thing for me is moving away from home, this scares me more than anything

I wouldn't rush it. You never know you may meet people in GV that also will have to move for work and yous may become best mates and decide to rent somewhere together.

I guess that it's true, i know for a fact I do not want to be living in the same house as the rest of my family as I'm not dragging them into my career. Couldn't do that to them. So I know 100% I'll be moving away, I just don't know if I would be ready lol

That's 100% understandable but what happens when you get married and have a family of your own, then they will be exposed to some risk too? Just food for thought

At that point mate it's down to you to weigh everything up. Before you sign the dotted line so to speak

BlueCop8790

NiK9 wrote: »

Been quiet on here the past few days so let's get a chat going.

If youre successful at joining, what do yous think will be the biggest difference to your day to day life?
Working more, first time working nights, possibly having to move house?

Is there anything in particular you're worried about?
Less family time, the traveling, personal security?

With my current job I'm pretty much on call 24/7 (Ive been called out to work 3 out of the past 4 xmas days ) so I'm pretty excited that if Im successful i'll have more full days off, my rest days will actually be work free (excluding overtime).
My biggest worry is personal security but surprisingly not from DR's. From local loyalists. Being recognised at work (maybe policing a parade or something) and then the house being targeted for my PPW while family are at home alone.

I guess I may as well put my two cents in. I am in the same age bracket as KN, I'm young although I believe that works in my favour, unlike many, I wouldn't have to worry about family life and honestly having to relocate wouldn't have a significant effect on me.
Coming from a family of people already in the force I've seen the importance of personal safety from DR's, although like sparky I'm not afraid of them one bit. Yes, I would be constantly ensure my safety but I don't see the point in giving them the satisfaction.

majgreen

KN1231999 wrote: »

majgreen wrote: »

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Well I'll be waiting a wee bit longer for another go but I'll pitch in.

Primary worry is family time, I will be giving up the part time job I love for that reason.

Personal security should be on everyone's mind but at the end of the day if you actually go through checking your car etc then you won't be targeted, they don't go for people who make them work.

Unfortunately the last part is not true. If they know you check your car they will look at other ways to attack. You're at your most vulnerable when you're on your hands and knees checking for bombs...

Hey Maj, would you be able to give a little insight for someone who is 18-20 years old and successfully makes it through the process, do they have to move away, do they get help finding somewhere? etc..
Thanks
KN

Plenty of younger folk make it all the way through, I currently serve with 4/5 officers in my section who still live with their parents. There's nothing that says you have to move out but it'll depend on where you get stationed and if you don't mind the commute. Finding your own place isn't hard and there's usually house shares going around. Personally I've always loved my independence and own space so at 23 I was happy to get my own place

jwhdkl5736

Can the armoury be used at any time to store your weapon? Could you work in south Armagh, store your weapon and live in the republic for instance?

majgreen

Yup, absolutely. You just have to sign it in and out every shift. Others leave them in their own locker if they have a decent lock although it's not best practice