Garda Control Room Operator/Call Taker competition

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Got assigned to Waterford today. So some sort of movement. 😅

Casper107

Laraghcon21 wrote: »

Has anyone mentioned Galway at GISC?

Nope, not a word, sorry.

Myday

I recieved an email for my Garda vetting on Tuesday. This is the first contact i have recieved since passing my interview in April. I didnt recieve a call to ask which area i wanted either. Anyone else in the same boat.

Laraghcon21

Myday wrote: »

I recieved an email for my Garda vetting on Tuesday. This is the first contact i have recieved since passing my interview in April. I didnt recieve a call to ask which area i wanted either. Anyone else in the same boat.

That’s great news well done. Which area are you for?

Myday

Galway and Castlebar

lilgit2

I got my email for vetting today..im for dublin.but the form has the wrong first name on it so have to wait for another.. ive had no contact since passing the interview either. Does anyone know are we all for harcourt street??

Cov

I got a vetting email out of the blue today also. What does that mean? I have had zero contact from them since I got my placing on the panel. Folks who were vetted, did you get a place?

It's hard to know what to think or do. I have three different apprenticeship applications on the go, and am taking an aptitude test and interview for one of them next week. This job is the one I would take above all the others though. I would hate to turn down an opportunity at an apprenticeship also. GAH

Elmworld5

Cov wrote: »

I got a vetting email out of the blue today also. What does that mean? I have had zero contact from them since I got my placing on the panel. Folks who were vetted, did you get a place?

It's hard to know what to think or do. I have three different apprenticeship applications on the go, and am taking an aptitude test and interview for one of them next week. This job is the one I would take above all the others though. I would hate to turn down an opportunity at an apprenticeship also. GAH

I got a place in Galway after being vetted anyway, in saying that though it was weeks ago and I'm still waiting on a start date.
I would say you've nothing to lose by sending back the Vetting anyway and then you may be clearer about making a decision if you get the job offer. Don't turn down your apprenticeships yet incase you don't get the call up for another few months

Cov

Elmworld5 wrote: »

I got a place in Galway after being vetted anyway, in saying that though it was weeks ago and I'm still waiting on a start date.
I would say you've nothing to lose by sending back the Vetting anyway and then you may be clearer about making a decision if you get the job offer. Don't turn down your apprenticeships yet incase you don't get the call up for another few months

Thanks for the reply! It's good to know that folks are actually getting offers. Congrats to you also!

Elmworld5

Cov wrote: »

Thanks for the reply! It's good to know that folks are actually getting offers. Congrats to you also!

Thanks! Ya definately, it seems like it will be an ongoing thing pulling people off the panel and getting them vetted. Hoping for a start in January, it's been such a long wait!

Cov

Elmworld5 wrote: »

Thanks! Ya definately, it seems like it will be an ongoing thing pulling people off the panel and getting them vetted. Hoping for a start in January, it's been such a long wait!

Darn tootin, I applied for it in November 2016. Was shocked when I got the email for vetting this morning.

Cov

Update: So I am being vetted for Dublin, and I am next in line if a spot opens up in Waterford.

It seems like a lot of folks withdrew their applications, they may have gained employment elsewhere.

I assume now the next steps are Complete Vetting --> References --> Hearing test. Hopefully it doesn't take too long and they are hoping to get new recruits in by the new year. I'm up for two separate apprenticeships which I am just going to keep moving with just in case, but this job is far and away my first choice.

I was mid-table for both Dublin and Waterford, so if anyone is around the same, don't lose hope! (Also in my above post I said I applied in November 2016, which was silly of me, because it was 2017. It just felt like two years!)

crossbeauty

Did they tell you how long vetting could take ...13 weeks plus here waiting

Cov

crossbeauty wrote: »

Did they tell you how long vetting could take ...13 weeks plus here waiting

Yeah I have spoken to Garda Vetting, they told me it will take a very long time. Anything up to three months at least. I think it is because a) It's a Garda position so they have to be extra careful and b) I have lived in 13 different places in 16 years, some of them abroad.

If you are waiting 13 weeks I would imagine your vetting is nearly done.

crossbeauty

yes same as that. Must have had about 12 or 13 addresses listed, some abroad.


good luck

Cov

crossbeauty wrote: »

yes same as that. Must have had about 12 or 13 addresses listed, some abroad.


good luck

Cheers, you too.

SMC8

For all the Cork people who like me are losing the will to live with every day of radio silence, there is light at the end of the tunnel I heard yesterday (unofficially of course) from someone working in Anglesea st that if we're not starting at the beginning of January, it won't be any later than mid January.

I assume that means we should be hearing some news on the official start date very soon!

Cov

Hey folks, could I just ask:

All the people who received a vetting form, and then took the hearing test, were you all offered a job? I get that the start dates have been all over the place, but at some point did someone contact you and tell you that you are confirmed for the position?

I am currently being vetted but still have zero idea what that means exactly. I dont have a record so I should pass, then theres the hearing test and as far as I know my hearing is fine.... so does that mean if I pass them that I have a position, or will it still be up in the air? I dont know what to do!

SMC8

Cov wrote: »

Hey folks, could I just ask:

All the people who received a vetting form, and then took the hearing test, were you all offered a job? I get that the start dates have been all over the place, but at some point did someone contact you and tell you that you are confirmed for the position?

I am currently being vetted but still have zero idea what that means exactly. I dont have a record so I should pass, then theres the hearing test and as far as I know my hearing is fine.... so does that mean if I pass them that I have a position, or will it still be up in the air? I dont know what to do!

Yes after hearing test and references were put in, I got a confirmation message from PAS that I have been assigned to a position. Just waiting on the start date now...

Cov

SMC8 wrote: »

Yes after hearing test and references were put in, I got a confirmation message from PAS that I have been assigned to a position. Just waiting on the start date now...

Great, thanks! Congrats also!

Alright then as long as my ears dont explode I should be ok.

DaylightDies

Just got start date for Galway January 14th

Laraghcon21

DaylightDies wrote: »

Just got start date for Galway January 14th

That’s great news for you especially before Xmas! Good on you!

SMC8

DaylightDies wrote: »

Just got start date for Galway January 14th

Congrats!

DaylightDies

Thanks guys. They seem to be flexible with when you start your training which is nice. If I can't make this start date they can move me in for the next batch of training whenever that is

Laraghcon21

DaylightDies wrote: »

Thanks guys. They seem to be flexible with when you start your training which is nice. If I can't make this start date they can move me in for the next batch of training whenever that is

Did they say how long training will take? Presume it’s in Galway? Wonder how many are in the first batch.

DaylightDies

Laraghcon21 wrote: »

Did they say how long training will take? Presume it’s in Galway? Wonder how many are in the first batch.

"On commencement of employment and during the period of your initial training, which is expected to be 4 weeks, you will be required to attend from 9am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. Thereafter, you will be required to work a 24/7/365 shift pattern. Location of training is Galway City – details to follow"

DeanoG14

DaylightDies wrote: »

Thanks guys. They seem to be flexible with when you start your training which is nice. If I can't make this start date they can move me in for the next batch of training whenever that is

I had to do this, unfortunately. The start date is too close to another important date.

Did anybody else put off their start date? How long were you waiting?

spurious

DaylightDies wrote: »

Thanks guys. They seem to be flexible with when you start your training which is nice. If I can't make this start date they can move me in for the next batch of training whenever that is

That's good, they were completely inflexible as regards the original interview times. Perhaps they have learned about how to treat potential employees.

DaylightDies

DeanoG14 wrote: »

I had to do this, unfortunately. The start date is too close to another important date.

Did anybody else put off their start date? How long were you waiting?

What did they follow up with when you said you couldn't do the start date?

DeanoG14

DaylightDies wrote: »

What did they follow up with when you said you couldn't do the start date?

They were very understating of the circumstances and they'd get back to me as soon as they had the details on the next available training date. Probably looking at March/April at this stage I feel.