Prison officer recruitment 2018

Paddy 42

Big congratulations to all who did their PCT and successfully passedðŸ‘

S00100668

Paddy 42 wrote: »

Big congratulations to all who did their PCT and successfully passedðŸ‘

any one from 2016 campaign still waiting on clearance?? what takes so long I'm 2018 so I can't complain ... just hoping it won't take 2 years.

Pip108

S00100668 wrote: »

Paddy 42 wrote: »

Big congratulations to all who did their PCT and successfully passedðŸ‘

any one from 2016 campaign still waiting on clearance?? what takes so long I'm 2018 so I can't complain ... just hoping it won't take 2 years.

In the past there has being a backlog in the clearance of about 14 months which has now being brought back down to 6 months...they expect to recruit 300 rpo in 2019

Stephenwrx

Does anyone know do the medicals and pct be done in conjunction with the wait for clearance or have you to be cleared first before the medical and or pct

Julygirl105

Stephenwrx wrote: »

Does anyone know do the medicals and pct be done in conjunction with the wait for clearance or have you to be cleared first before the medical and or pct

When you get your invitation to medical, they start the clearance process. So while you are waiting for clearance to come back you do medical and physical..

deeodee

I'm from the 2016 campaign and have been waiting on my clearance for 8 months now, I had my interview in Feb and pct done since March, to say that I'm frustrated is a understatement.

StefanSage

deeodee wrote: »

I'm from the 2016 campaign and have been waiting on my clearance for 8 months now, I had my interview in Feb and pct done since March, to say that I'm frustrated is a understatement.

Have you had many foreign addresses for your previous addresses or addresses of your family members? Cause main delays are apparently for those who had a lot of foreign addresses

deeodee

StefanSage wrote: »

Have you had many foreign addresses for your previous addresses or addresses of your family members? Cause main delays are apparently for those who had a lot of foreign addresses

No I haven't, I've had one address in England when I was smaller and that's it.

Stephenwrx

Julygirl105 wrote: »

When you get your invitation to medical, they start the clearance process. So while you are waiting for clearance to come back you do medical and physical..

Thanks for the reply but judging but the next post This must be incorrect,its says they've done the pct since early in the year but are still waiting on clearance

Julygirl105

Stephenwrx wrote: »

Thanks for the reply but judging but the next post This must be incorrect,its says they've done the pct since early in the year but are still waiting on clearance

It isn’t incorrect. The previous poster is from the 2016 campaign. The first group of candidates from the 2018 campaign received invitation to medical in July. When we received this it stated in the email that ‘they would be starting the clearance process’... Getting clearance has been the longest part of the recruitment campaign in the past as poster above has said. As far as I know they have improved/sped up the process, but still taking possibly 6mths...

po candidate

Julygirl105 wrote: »

It isn’t incorrect. The previous poster is from the 2016 campaign. The first group of candidates from the 2018 campaign received invitation to medical in July. When we received this it stated in the email that ‘they would be starting the clearance process’... Getting clearance has been the longest part of the recruitment campaign in the past as poster above has said. As far as I know they have improved/sped up the process, but still taking possibly 6mths...

Julygirl is correct. I received the same email. Im from 2018 campaign. According to IPS, clearance is down to 5 months now. In fact there was 6/7 people who were told their clearance is back already and they will start in December. All of whom are from 2018 campaign.

Stephenwrx

Julygirl105 wrote: »

It isn’t incorrect. The previous poster is from the 2016 campaign. The first group of candidates from the 2018 campaign received invitation to medical in July. When we received this it stated in the email that ‘they would be starting the clearance process’... Getting clearance has been the longest part of the recruitment campaign in the past as poster above has said. As far as I know they have improved/sped up the process, but still taking possibly 6mths...

Just contacted ips for clarification ...I dunno what to to say Definitely not arguing and appreciate any input but the HR dept said my clearance was sent off on the 31st of July but not been called for medical...mind you id imagine they get alot of phone calls,it's a tad frustrating but I suppose that's just the way it goes
Thanks

Allo1976

Hopefully our clearance has been sent off end of july and not the same as batch 1 (not till we receive medical invite)

Phillip k

Hi does anyone know if they will be recruiting again as i hsve heard they need over a thousand new prison officers so would think they will be recruiting for next few years . Hopefully doesn't stop like it did before for a few years .

Stephenwrx

I suppose no new is still good news .... wouldnt be expecting pct till earlier next year to be honest but it would be nice to be surprised!!

Julygirl105

Stephenwrx wrote: »

Just contacted ips for clarification ...I dunno what to to say Definitely not arguing and appreciate any input but the HR dept said my clearance was sent off on the 31st of July but not been called for medical...mind you id imagine they get alot of phone calls,it's a tad frustrating but I suppose that's just the way it goes
Thanks

They must be doing each group/batch differently so.. I can only tell you what I have experienced being in the first group/batch.. but either way while you are waiting for your clearance u will progress to medical and then physical.. The process is very frustrating and long winded but at least we are nearly there..

Allo1976

Onto ips this morning as soon as pas get your clearance forms its sent off, looks like end of month to be called for medicals (those interviewed end of July)

Gmanno1

Julygirl105 wrote: »

They must be doing each group/batch differently so.. I can only tell you what I have experienced being in the first group/batch.. but either way while you are waiting for your clearance u will progress to medical and then physical.. The process is very frustrating and long winded but at least we are nearly there..

Yes very long winded, difficult process and we're left in the dark. Like you say nearly there

Is there a long wait between medical and being called for fitness test?

Well done to everyone who passed

User2206

Seriously giving up hope of ever getting an interview! OOM in 370’s and still haven’t been called! Campaign is going so slow!

Gmanno1

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Passed my PCT :-)

is it 40×15 meter laps in 3min?

Up 15 meters=one lap

Back 15 meters=second lap?

Julygirl105

Gmanno1 wrote: »

is it 40×15 meter laps in 3min?

Up 15 meters=one lap

Back 15 meters=second lap?

The time limit is 3min 30secs and yes each 15m is a length.. so up 15m is 1/40 and back 15m is 2/40 etc etc

Borrow

User2206 wrote: »

Seriously giving up hope of ever getting an interview! OOM in 370’s and still haven’t been called! Campaign is going so slow!

God what hope have I got ,oom 500s
The year 2150 when I get an interview

Gmanno1

Julygirl105 wrote: »

The time limit is 3min 30secs and yes each 15m is a length.. so up 15m is 1/40 and back 15m is 2/40 etc etc

Thanks, is it a bleep or just complete the 40 in the time frame given?

Gmanno1

Borrow wrote: »

God what hope have I got ,oom 500s
The year 2150 when I get an interview

Ring PAS, they should have an idea

Paddy 42

Reading all the posts in relation to the whole process,it seems like candidates have been given different information depending on whom you speak to.
It is taking anything from 6months to 1 year for clearance to come back.

Allo1976

Paddy 42 wrote:

Reading all the posts in relation to the whole process,it seems like candidates have been given different information depending on whom you speak to. It is taking anything from 6months to 1 year for clearance to come back.

My friend got her clearance back within 2 months !

Paddy 42

Was it for the IPS? Or for another civil service campaign?

Allo1976

Paddy 42 wrote:

Was it for the IPS? Or for another civil service campaign?

IPS , there are appox 10 from 2018 that have clearance back already

Stephenwrx

Julygirl105 wrote: »

They must be doing each group/batch differently so.. I can only tell you what I have experienced being in the first group/batch.. but either way while you are waiting for your clearance u will progress to medical and then physical.. The process is very frustrating and long winded but at least we are nearly there..

Thats for sure it is long winded and all the rest....but we're all still here for now so that's a big positive!!

Julygirl105

Gmanno1 wrote: »

Thanks, is it a bleep or just complete the 40 in the time frame given?

Just complete the 40 in the 3min 30sec time frame..

Paddy 42

Well as I said it appears to be different for each candidate.
Initially it was supposed to be the end of September for July candidates who were successful at interview to be called for medical and hearing test.
Now it could be the end of October or even early November.

DuckHuntMadra

Do any of you know how they know clearance has been complete? Do they contact you or vice versa.

Allo1976

Medical invites are out 😂😂💪💪👮👮👮

CeeCeeMack

Did anyone find the PCT hard? Still waiting to hear from them. I'd have a fairly decent level of fitness (gym 5/6 times a week) but don't want to be surprised and cardio isn't my strong point

Jakeren7

Allo1976 wrote: »

Medical invites are out 😂😂💪💪👮👮👮

Are you the July group

Allo1976

Jakeren7 wrote:

Are you the July group

Yes interviewed end of july , invited for medical this eve whooppp

Jakeren7

Allo1976 wrote: »

Yes interviewed end of july , invited for medical this eve whooppp

I was end of July to but heard nothing

Dien

CeeCeeMack wrote: »

Did anyone find the PCT hard? Still waiting to hear from them. I'd have a fairly decent level of fitness (gym 5/6 times a week) but don't want to be surprised and cardio isn't my strong point

I personally didn't, but I had been training with a senior hurling team all year so had a decent level of fitness. If cardio isn't your strong point I would strongly recommend focusing on that, the 40 x 15 series of runs seem to be where most people struggle.

CeeCeeMack

Dien wrote: »

I personally didn't, but I had been training with a senior hurling team all year so had a decent level of fitness. If cardio isn't your strong point I would strongly recommend focusing on that, the 40 x 15 series of runs seem to be where most people struggle.

Jaysus I'm sure you flew it. I've been doing the 40 x 15 in about 2 mins 30 seconds. I just have to keep on it to stay at that level so there's no surprises on the day

deeodee

CeeCeeMack wrote: »

Jaysus I'm sure you flew it. I've been doing the 40 x 15 in about 2 mins 30 seconds. I just have to keep on it to stay at that level so there's no surprises on the day

I did my pct in March and got around the same for the run, if u keep that kinda time u will fly the whole thing, they leave the run till the very end anyway because it is the hardest part of the pct.

StefanSage

Anybody know if prison officers get paid weekly or monthly?

deeodee

StefanSage wrote: »

Anybody know if prison officers get paid weekly or monthly?

Every two weeks, it's a lot better than monthly.

DuckHuntMadra

StefanSage wrote: »

Anybody know if prison officers get paid weekly or monthly?

Fortnightly, although I’m open to correction.

Stephenwrx

Anyone do the online questionnaire prior to the medical??
Wondering which department/public appointment service contact name and number ??

farrelly90

Hi guys, I passed my interview at the end of August but I still haven’t heard about my medical, is anyone else in the same boat as me?

Redzer99

farrelly90 wrote: »

Hi guys, I passed my interview at the end of August but I still haven’t heard about my medical, is anyone else in the same boat as me?

What's your OOM?

Jakeren7

farrelly90 wrote: »

Hi guys, I passed my interview at the end of August but I still haven’t heard about my medical, is anyone else in the same boat as me?

Hi
I’m the July group and I’m still waiting

DuckHuntMadra

Stephenwrx wrote: »

Anyone do the online questionnaire prior to the medical??
Wondering which department/public appointment service contact name and number ??

It’s the office of the CMO in Smithfield. As far as I’m aware that’s who you need to contact if there is an issue and vice versa.

farrelly90

Redzer99 wrote: »

What's your OOM?

I’m 210 or something like that.

Jakeren7

Does anyone know what OOM their up to on the medical.
Thanks