PSNI staff recruitment 2017

Blondamundo

The practice questions for the ASO tests were fairly easy (I thought)
To thin the herd from over 2k to 150 they'd need to make the questions a bit more challenging. JMHO

Banterbus28

Blondamundo wrote: »

The practice questions for the ASO tests were fairly easy (I thought)
To thin the herd from over 2k to 150 they'd need to make the questions a bit more challenging. JMHO

They will at the interview stage

Banterbus28

They will want a good sized list to keep in the bank to feed any other posts that arise

Lockie101

stm1 wrote: »

Judging by the info given at the ASO test there was approx 2000-2500 applied with only the top 150 going to interview. Serious competition.

Top 150 are separated but 144 go forward to interviews is the information given to us today. Presumably the six are there as a backup to makeup numbers in case some of the 144 pull out or cant make the interviews since grafton refuse to reschedule times or dates

Blondamundo

To anyone that's sat the ASO test did they give you any indication of a time frame for results?

Lockie101

Next Tuesday at the latest, hopefully before apparently

Blondamundo

Lockie101 wrote: »

Next Tuesday at the latest, hopefully before apparently

Grafton really are on the ball!!!

Nap702

Guys help me understand this.

For the ASO test the first practise question for the verbal comprehension.

Its says is the cafeteria is open at breakfast?

All it says is ' the cafeteria is from from 7am'

What makes the answer true?? I would say cannot tell.

Faugha

Nap702 wrote: »

Guys help me understand this.

For the ASO test the first practise question for the verbal comprehension.

Its says is the cafeteria is open at breakfast?

All it says is ' the cafeteria is from from 7am'

What makes the answer true?? I would say cannot tell.

It’s a tricky one and I see why but I’d say false because the text given does not state that. Think of it as if you were a Constable standing up in court, could you say that the evidence given states that the cafe was open at breakfast - factually no. Remember what banterbus said, forget what you know to be true in the real world.

Nap702

The answer is true though lol

Banterbus28

I would have said CT as well, was looking at a friends.

But in the passage there's no mention of when any meal time is so i think then you can use logic.

Nap702

Banterbus28 wrote:

I would have said CT as well, was looking at a friends.

I am sticking to CT I think its design to make yourself doubt for the actual test. It doesn't even mention the word breakfast so how can it be true.

Faugha

Sorry folks I gave my tuppence worth with bleary eyes in the early hours whilst feeding a baby. None the less ... I detest these questions and can’t see how they get the best candidate

Banterbus28

Nap702 wrote: »

Banterbus28 wrote:

I would have said CT as well, was looking at a friends.

I am sticking to CT I think its design to make yourself doubt for the actual test. It doesn't even mention the word breakfast so how can it be true.

Written by someone who didnt understand how TFCT tests work

Blondamundo

And now we wait again lol Though they did say to expect results soon, perhaps over the weekend.

Banterbus28

ASOs;

Guys if they say they are only taking 150 forward I wouldn't take that as an absolute.

This was a general service recruitment campaign.

They will form a list of those who pass the test the first 144 will be called for interview with the 6 reserves.

But if you place >150 you are still on the list.

Of the 144 potentially 150 interviewed they will get those who fail the interview, fail vetting, dropnout etc.

The list will be kept active for a while so they have a pool to draw from as and when required.

Blondamundo

The nervous laughter after the end of the 3rd test was hilarious. Guy next to me just looked at me and said ffffuuuccckkkkk

Blondamundo

Have a good weekend fellow Boarders! At my ASO test session the Grafton Head Honcho said results may even land over the weekend, so you never know. Given the huge competition I'm not holding out much hope! Anyway. We can but wait. Now, after another **** week in a job I loathe with people I despise, there's a bottle of Rioja here with my name on it! Chin chin!

Blondamundo

Results are in

Ohh369

I’m surprised how quickly they got the results out! Hope everyone did well!

stm1

Any word as to how many jobs there will be for the ASO role?

Banterbus28

stm1 wrote: »

Any word as to how many jobs there will be for the ASO role?

Probs anticipating 144 as per previous info. This will be over x amount of years.

However people will fail the next stage so you all have a chance.

They will likely keep the list active for 2 years, maybe 3

stm1

So if you're in the top 150 you got a good chance?

Banterbus28

stm1 wrote: »

So if you're in the top 150 you got a good chance?

Yes, just do your best in the next phase PM me buddy

Ohh369

Feeling very nervous about the the next stage. I presume it’ll be an interview? Def not one of my strong points.

Banterbus28

Ohh369 wrote: »

Feeling very nervous about the the next stage. I presume it’ll be an interview? Def not one of my strong points.

You have been told it won't be an interview...

Ohh369

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Ohh369 wrote: »

Feeling very nervous about the the next stage. I presume it’ll be an interview? Def not one of my strong points.

You have been told it won't be an interview...

Have I missed something? Only news I got was about a “final stage assessment”.

Blondamundo

Ohh369 wrote: »

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Ohh369 wrote: »

Feeling very nervous about the the next stage. I presume it’ll be an interview? Def not one of my strong points.

You have been told it won't be an interview...

Have I missed something? Only news I got was about a “final stage assessment”.

We were told quite categorically after our test session it was going to be an assessment and not an interview. Also says it in the results email.

Simonsays132

Just got an email through inviting me to second and final assessment next week. Any clue what the assessment may involve, it tells us just to read up the job description....nervous to say the least. Congrats to anybody else with this email through too

Banterbus28

Simonsays132 wrote: »

Just got an email through inviting me to second and final assessment next week. Any clue what the assessment may involve, it tells us just to read up the job description....nervous to say the least. Congrats to anybody else with this email through too

Sounds like a role play.

Lockie101

Haven’t had much of a chance to get on here but I missed the ASO by 1 mark on the clerical checking but passed the other two so overall a fail... ah well, heading back over to the mainland very soon for the final stage of another recruitment campaign anyways

NiK9

I know this isn't police related but just incase it interests anyone. MI5 are currently looking for a business support officer.
Closing date is end of this week.
Full civil service benefits same as police etc £26k a year.

https://recruitmentservices.applicationtrack.com/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-9d47672eeeb8/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/1460-Business-Support-Officer-Ref-1460/en-GB

Also got told today that MI5 will be hiring around Sept time for their N.I Security protection teams.
And the NCA are also due to be hiring in Sept too for N.I.
Just in case anyone who isn't in the running for Police wants to apply for a diff type of law enforcement.

Banterbus28

NiK9 wrote: »

I know this isn't police related but just incase it interests anyone. MI5 are currently looking for a business support officer.
Closing date is end of this week.
Full civil service benefits same as police etc £26k a year.

https://recruitmentservices.applicationtrack.com/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-9d47672eeeb8/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/1460-Business-Support-Officer-Ref-1460/en-GB

Also got told today that MI5 will be hiring around Sept time for their N.I Security protection teams.
And the NCA are also due to be hiring in Sept too for N.I.
Just in case anyone who isn't in the running for Police wants to apply for a diff type of law enforcement.

In addition to the above of you do apply DO NOT tell anyone.

jwhdkl5736

NiK9 wrote: »

I know this isn't police related but just incase it interests anyone. MI5 are currently looking for a business support officer.
Closing date is end of this week.
Full civil service benefits same as police etc £26k a year.

https://recruitmentservices.applicationtrack.com/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-9d47672eeeb8/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/1460-Business-Support-Officer-Ref-1460/en-GB

Also got told today that MI5 will be hiring around Sept time for their N.I Security protection teams.
And the NCA are also due to be hiring in Sept too for N.I.
Just in case anyone who isn't in the running for Police wants to apply for a diff type of law enforcement.

Can someone clarify - I’ve seen the NCA wear “police” branded clothing for identification purposes but they aren’t really police? In the sense that while their officers have the powers and privileges of a constable, they aren’t actually constable a/special constables? What are they then? “Officers”? “Investigatiors”? Are they police without being a police force? Are they law enforcement?

Lockie101

*Applies to MI5*

*Instantly changes facebook employment to “Working at MI5”

Wouldn’t put it past some people Banterbus XD

jwhdkl5736

Funny you should say that but there are constables who post their photo job and station on LinkedIn... Police staff too. Idiots. Complacent.

Lockie101

Haven’t a clue about the danger they are putting themselves and other in by doing it... Absolutely stupid

Banterbus28

ML515 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

I know this isn't police related but just incase it interests anyone. MI5 are currently looking for a business support officer.
Closing date is end of this week.
Full civil service benefits same as police etc £26k a year.

https://recruitmentservices.applicationtrack.com/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-9d47672eeeb8/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/1460-Business-Support-Officer-Ref-1460/en-GB

Also got told today that MI5 will be hiring around Sept time for their N.I Security protection teams.
And the NCA are also due to be hiring in Sept too for N.I.
Just in case anyone who isn't in the running for Police wants to apply for a diff type of law enforcement.

Can someone clarify - I’ve seen the NCA wear “police” branded clothing for identification purposes but they aren’t really police? In the sense that while their officers have the powers and privileges of a constable, they aren’t actually constable a/special constables? What are they then? “Officers”? “Investigatiors”? Are they police without being a police force? Are they law enforcement?

NCA have full police powers when theyare conferred them.

They can also be co opted the powers of a customs officer and a border officer. They callcit being triple hatted.

Banterbus28

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/98448/fs-nca-powers.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiyiejYosXbAhURPsAKHe6cDBIQFjACegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw0nVkTNAfK1QNuqWmbO4HJP

jwhdkl5736

That makes sense. Thanks. Not all NCA officers need powers...hence why they aren't attested.

NiK9

ML515 wrote: »

That makes sense. Thanks. Not all NCA officers need powers...hence why they aren't attested.

They are basically given the powers they need for their specific task/assignment. Including being armed.

jwhdkl5736

7. NCA officers will be able to hold the respective powers of a constable, immigration officer and customs officer but they are not ‘office holders’. An NCA officer who is designated with operational powers is not therefore a constable, nor are they an immigration officer or customs officer – if designated they can hold the powers of those offices, but they will not hold the office itself.

Clear as mud!

Banterbus28

Constables from UK forces can do secondments with the NCA though 😎

Once you are in the police the number of possible jobs you can do will blow your mind.

jwhdkl5736

I'm sure that gig at the paramilitary crime task force is some show! Would love to be involved in operations disrupting some serious criminality.

Banterbus28

Public Protection branch and child internet protection section for me.

But if i get dogs i'll never leave 😂😂😂

Nb1234

Hey all, have been watching this thread like a hawk, applied for call handler, dispatcher and cdo, have passed everything for the call handler and now have received an e-mail about online learning etc so It seems to be going in the right direction, good luck to all !

yellow duck

Nb1234 wrote: »

Hey all, have been watching this thread like a hawk, applied for call handler, dispatcher and cdo, have passed everything for the call handler and now have received an e-mail about online learning etc so It seems to be going in the right direction, good luck to all !

Did u pass interview for cdo

Banterbus28

Just so you guys are aware by the time you's start the pay will be more than advertised. Then add 20% for shift allowance and pay will be circa 24k for CDOs and CHs.

Nb1234

yellow duck wrote: »

Nb1234 wrote: »

Hey all, have been watching this thread like a hawk, applied for call handler, dispatcher and cdo, have passed everything for the call handler and now have received an e-mail about online learning etc so It seems to be going in the right direction, good luck to all !

Did u pass interview for cdo

I didn’t pass the initial assessment for that, same as for the dispatcher, passed the assessment but didn’t score high enough for an interview.

I honestly don’t know what to do , weather to take the call handler job or not as I’m in a good job at the minute 🀔

Banterbus28

Nb1234 wrote: »

yellow duck wrote: »

Nb1234 wrote: »

Hey all, have been watching this thread like a hawk, applied for call handler, dispatcher and cdo, have passed everything for the call handler and now have received an e-mail about online learning etc so It seems to be going in the right direction, good luck to all !

Did u pass interview for cdo

I didn’t pass the initial assessment for that, same as for the dispatcher, passed the assessment but didn’t score high enough for an interview.

I honestly don’t know what to do , weather to take the call handler job or not as I’m in a good job at the minute 🀔

What salary range you on now and what kinda pension provision do you receive?