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Garda Control Room Operator/Call Taker competition

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    #1142
    Oats2017
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Oats2017


    Laraghcon21 wrote: »
    Yeah that’s true it did say that. Just disappointing after waiting for so long I suppose. Ah well

    It's painful alright 😂


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    #1143
    Lozanders
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Lozanders


    I got a contact number on my confirmation of appointment


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    #1144
    kar102
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭kar102


    Anyone that got confirmation to say they have been assigned and AGS will be in contact, does anyone have any idea of when the start dates might be!! I had to let them contact my employer.


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    #1145
    DaylightDies
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭DaylightDies


    kar102 wrote: »
    Anyone that got confirmation to say they have been assigned and AGS will be in contact, does anyone have any idea of when the start dates might be!! I had to let them contact my employer.

    No idea. A number was provided to contact in our assignment email . Maybe they can let you know of a timeframe


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    #1146
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    Oats2017 wrote: »
    But it doesn't mean the people in the top 5 aren't getting a job... someone in the top 5 in Galway could also be in the top 5 in GISC depending on preferences... some people could have failed the hearing test or pulled out due to the length of time it's taken.... there's loads of factors

    I was top 5 in Galway and GISC - but I took GISC and have been assigned there. So the OOM will not be an accurate placing especially if you are lower down (high number) in your chosen area - if that makes sense.

    I think a fair few have dropped out for one reason or another - which is why higher OOM's may be being selected already.

    I suspect that they will keep a place for the low OOM (low numbered = well placed) until they clear vetting and references.

    Just waiting now on a start date now myself, all hurdles cleared.


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    #1147
    JWN
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭JWN


    Hi,


    Does anybody know if Health Insurance is provided with this position or is it up to us to provide our own? Thanks.


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    #1148
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    JWN wrote: »
    Hi,


    Does anybody know if Health Insurance is provided with this position or is it up to us to provide our own? Thanks.

    I'd be surprised if it is, but there maybe a scheme for reduced cost cover...but that's just a guess.


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    #1149
    Crunchymomma
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    JWN wrote: »
    Hi,


    Does anybody know if Health Insurance is provided with this position or is it up to us to provide our own? Thanks.

    I would highly doubt it. I don't believe any CS positions offer health insurance as a oerk


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    #1150
    crossbeauty
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭crossbeauty


    Casper107 wrote: »
    I was top 5 in Galway and GISC - but I took GISC and have been assigned there. So the OOM will not be an accurate placing especially if you are lower down (high number) in your chosen area - if that makes sense.

    I think a fair few have dropped out for one reason or another - which is why higher OOM's may be being selected already.

    I suspect that they will keep a place for the low OOM (low numbered = well placed) until they clear vetting and references.

    Just waiting now on a start date now myself, all hurdles cleared.

    how long was your vetting in the end - the full 12 weeks? i am counting form the first day I got the email / form re vetting. i'm about week 9 now GISC Castlebar


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    #1151
    DaylightDies
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭DaylightDies


    Around 40 garda and garda staff personnel transferred to new Galway HQ last week as per HR bulletin. Good to see some movement finally :)


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    #1152
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    crossbeauty wrote: »
    how long was your vetting in the end - the full 12 weeks? i am counting form the first day I got the email / form re vetting. i'm about week 9 now GISC Castlebar

    I cleared my vetting about a month ago if that helps. I thought it was quick considering I'm from the UK originally.....with others who I would have expected to be finished long before mine.

    I did make a nuisance of myself chasing them which may have helped.


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    #1153
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    Start dates being given out for GISC - mid November.... :)


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    #1154
    Elmworld5
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭Elmworld5


    Casper107 wrote: »
    Start dates being given out for GISC - mid November.... :)

    Oh that’s great. Wonder will Galway be similar


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    #1155
    A91
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭A91


    Casper107 wrote: »
    Start dates being given out for GISC - mid November.... :)

    Brilliant. Hope the rest of areas will be soon too. What about training?


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    #1156
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    A91 wrote: »
    Brilliant. Hope the rest of areas will be soon too. What about training?

    That's the start of the training - 1 months worth


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    #1157
    Princess73
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Princess73


    Casper107 wrote: »
    That's the start of the training - 1 months worth

    Where is the training


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    #1158
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    Princess73 wrote: »
    Where is the training

    I'm for GISC - so my training is in Castlebar and will probably all be PULSE. I'm assuming that everyone else will be CAD training.


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    #1159
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,398 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Congrats Casper, yeah all the training is in house. You'll have 2 weeks in a classroom type environment, then 2 weeks out on the floor taking calls whilst supervised.

    Hours typically 9 - 5 (4 on Fridays).

    After week 3 you'll learn your assigned team and once week 4 is finished you'll join up with them (you get the weekend off and start on the Monday or the next day the roster runs).
    Glad there's some movement, could do with a few staff up there tbh!


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    #1160
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    Necrominus wrote: »
    Congrats Casper, yeah all the training is in house. You'll have 2 weeks in a classroom type environment, then 2 weeks out on the floor taking calls whilst supervised.

    Hours typically 9 - 5 (4 on Fridays).

    After week 3 you'll learn your assigned team and once week 4 is finished you'll join up with them (you get the weekend off and start on the Monday or the next day the roster runs).
    Glad there's some movement, could do with a few staff up there tbh!

    Thanks Bud,

    Not sure how many are in the first batch. Just want to get started and my feet under the desk before Christmas. Are you there at the moment?


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    #1161
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,398 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Casper107 wrote:
    Not sure how many are in the first batch. Just want to get started and my feet under the desk before Christmas. Are you there at the moment?


    Yeah been there since Sept 17 so well settled now. First couple of months fly as you get used to shifts and the call taking.
    Make sure if you have anything planned for Christmas to get your days booked when you start, I think the deadline for holidays around Christmas is about the time you start!


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    #1162
    soupdragon01
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭soupdragon01


    Casper107 wrote: »
    Start dates being given out for GISC - mid November.... :)

    Did they phone you or email ? Waiting on word myself


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    #1163
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    soupdragon01 wrote: »
    Did they phone you or email ? Waiting on word myself

    Both got a phone call followed up by an email. Have you all you paperwork cleared including references?


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    #1164
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    Necrominus wrote: »
    Yeah been there since Sept 17 so well settled now. First couple of months fly as you get used to shifts and the call taking.
    Make sure if you have anything planned for Christmas to get your days booked when you start, I think the deadline for holidays around Christmas is about the time you start!

    Do most want to work Christmas or are they looking for people to work it usually?

    Thanks in advance


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    #1165
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,398 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Casper107 wrote: »
    Do most want to work Christmas or are they looking for people to work it usually?

    Thanks in advance

    Depends. Those with families usually take it off if working, and work New Years. It's really roster dependant but assuming you'll be starting on core roster you'll likely be working either Christmas or New Years.

    I wouldn't say they look for people to work it, Christmas and Stephen's Day are paid at bank holiday rates so it's definitely worth your while if you have nothing planned.


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    #1166
    soupdragon01
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭soupdragon01


    Casper107 wrote: »
    Both got a phone call followed up by an email. Have you all you paperwork cleared including references?

    Ya everything done. Just getting a bit worried now the longer it's going on


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    #1167
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    soupdragon01 wrote: »
    Ya everything done. Just getting a bit worried now the longer it's going on

    Where are you placed and have you phoned Garda HR?


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    #1168
    soupdragon01
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭soupdragon01


    Casper107 wrote: »
    Where are you placed and have you phoned Garda HR?

    I was around the 20 mark, can't remember the exact number. Haven't contacted them, I've been emailing PAS


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    #1169
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    soupdragon01 wrote: »
    I was around the 20 mark, can't remember the exact number. Haven't contacted them, I've been emailing PAS

    Sorry, I meant what area have you be assigned to...


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    #1170
    soupdragon01
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭soupdragon01


    Casper107 wrote: »
    Sorry, I meant what area have you be assigned to...

    Sorry, Castlebar


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    #1171
    Casper107
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Casper107


    soupdragon01 wrote: »
    Sorry, Castlebar

    I wouldn't worry, I am top 5 and I know someone ahead of me who is still waiting on the call/email.


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