Prison officer recruitment 2018

Fabio_1988

Gmanno1 wrote: »

Lad everything ok?

It's a fair question he's asking ya. What are you on about push ups for? You obviously have access to exactly what's required of us on the day so why are you commenting for the sake of it? Can confuse people who are not as far along as we are and don't have access to what's expected during the PCT.

Gmanno1

Fabio_1988 wrote: »

It's a fair question he's asking ya. What are you on about push ups for? You obviously have access to exactly what's required of us on the day so why are you commenting for the sake of it? Can confuse people who are not as far along as we are and don't have access to what's expected during the PCT.

How am I confusing anyone, if anything I cleared something up. We don't have push ups on the day.

I was asking people that have already completed it, is it exactly what's on that form or is there other exercises involved. Simple Question

punisher5112

Gmanno1 wrote: »

How am I confusing anyone, if anything I cleared something up. We don't have push ups on the day.

I was asking people that have already completed it, is it exactly what's on that form or is there other exercises involved. Simple Question

There is the push/ pull test that you may be well confusing.

Allo1976

Easy lads , lets all look forward to a good day thurs , last hurdle in what has been the rollercoaster of a life time !!!

Fabio_1988

Gmanno1 wrote: »

How am I confusing anyone, if anything I cleared something up. We don't have push ups on the day.

I was asking people that have already completed it, is it exactly what's on that form or is there other exercises involved. Simple Question

I don't see why there'd be something else on the day that's not outlined. They're not out to trick us or catch anyone out on the day. Anyway, at least you know now. Best of luck with it.

Paddy 42

Can someone just add some additional information to a candidate who posted previously on here, saying they tell you what number shuttle you are on as you are running.
Do you get divided up to to groups of X amount and run the shuttles like that and is it up to yourself to keep track of the time?
Or how is it conducted?

raze_them_all_

Paddy 42 wrote: »

Can someone just add some additional information to a candidate who posted previously on here, saying they tell you what number shuttle you are on as you are running.
Do you get divided up to to groups of X amount and run the shuttles like that and is it up to yourself to keep track of the time?
Or how is it conducted?

Groups of 5 or so, they have a person at each end. They will tell you what number and time left if asked

DuckHuntMadra

It’s possible he meant the Garda one which I think has push ups involved.

Anyway, best of luck to you all tomorrow. Nerves aside its enjoyable. Good people. Hopefully see some of you in January.

Gmanno1

Best of luck to all tomorrow, relax and enjoy it lads

Abbey127

Hi could anyone tell me what is involved in the fitness test. Thanks in advance

Precal 2018

Just been onto IPS this morning and i was told the class for January 14th is full and the next one is February 18th

farrelly90

I’ve my medical Friday, anyone know when the next pct could be? Presuming the new year?

SteveFlah

I was on to IPS the other day and i think they said the next PCT is Jan 10th. Does anybody know what point on the pay scale would a Garda with 12years service enter at?

Paddy1507

SteveFlah wrote: »

I was on to IPS the other day and i think they said the next PCT is Jan 10th. Does anybody know what point on the pay scale would a Garda with 12years service enter at?

At the bottom like everyone else

raze_them_all_

Paddy1507 wrote: »

At the bottom like everyone else

Correct you join as an rpo

Sparks21

I did my medical and audiogram in October. The medical examiner informed me that he would post the relevant forms to IPS. I am yet to hear anything back from IPS. Anyone else in the same boat?

1981rob

Sparks21 wrote: »

I did my medical and audiogram in October. The medical examiner informed me that he would post the relevant forms to IPS. I am yet to hear anything back from IPS. Anyone else in the same boat?

I was the same the doctor used the short version on my first name and the audiologists did my full name. I had to ring the doctor again and ask to send it on again. They also lost my pre employment questionnaire. I’d advise everyone to ring up and check if it’s all received.

farrelly90

1981rob wrote: »

I was the same the doctor used the short version on my first name and the audiologists did my full name. I had to ring the doctor again and ask to send it on again. They also lost my pre employment questionnaire. I’d advise everyone to ring up and check if it’s all received.

Did you have to ring them to find out this? I’ve my medical Friday so want to make sure I have everything for it sorted.

1981rob

farrelly90 wrote: »

Did you have to ring them to find out this? I’ve my medical Friday so want to make sure I have everything for it sorted.

It’s still going on. I rang again yesterday to find out if they got it. The doctor is saying he sent it and the CMO is saying they didn’t receive it. They will not accept email copies so he has to send it for a 3rd time. 👎ðŸ»

noker

Have just got my security clearance. Interview was in June

Stephenwrx

AND WERE YOU IN THE FEB 2018 COMPETITION?

Luckymummy

I have my interview, group exercise and report writing in Jan can anyone who has done it on me pm with exactly what’s expected please?

noker

Ye Feb 2018 campaign

po candidate

noker wrote: »

Ye Feb 2018 campaign

Good to hear you got word back. Did IPS call or email you to let you know your clearance came back. I'm still waiting, was interviewed in June and have everything else done since October!

noker

I rang them

po candidate

noker wrote: »

I rang them

Cool, thanks for that. Best of luck when you start training.

Gmanno1

noker wrote: »

I rang them

Where abouts are you in the oom

weadick

Are there still many people applying with view to transferring to Cork or Limerick prisons down the line? With the cost of accommodation in Dublin lately I can't imagine too many people will still be able to stump up five or ten years waiting to get down.

DuckHuntMadra

weadick wrote: »

Are there still many people applying with view to transferring to Cork or Limerick prisons down the line? With the cost of accommodation in Dublin lately I can't imagine too many people will still be able to stump up five or ten years waiting to get down.

Honestly I wouldn’t base any decisions on it such is the expectation management from the service. 5 years would be a very generous estimate too. It would definitely lean towards 10. You would also need to consider the list expanding as the new recruits arrive in.

Leo Demidov

DuckHuntMadra wrote:

You would also need to consider the list expanding as the new recruits arrive in.

Recruits joining after you will have no bearing on your place on the list.

There are people gone to Limerick and Castlerea this year with 8 years service, there will likely be at least 1 recruit getting to Cork next year, such is the rate of retirement there.

gavdolfini

po candidate wrote: »

Good to hear you got word back. Did IPS call or email you to let you know your clearance came back. I'm still waiting, was interviewed in June and have everything else done since October!

I'm still waiting since February for clearance part of the 2016 campaign. Not sure how people from 2018 are getting clearance already.

JKerova1

wexfjord wrote: »

Recruits joining after you will have no bearing on your place on the list.

There are people gone to Limerick and Castlerea this year with 8 years service, there will likely be at least 1 recruit getting to Cork next year, such is the rate of retirement there.

I've heard of people waiting 10-15 years waiting to get to Cork.

noker

gavdolfini wrote: »

I'm still waiting since February for clearance part of the 2016 campaign. Not sure how people from 2018 are getting clearance already.

Have you rang IPS

Leo Demidov

JKerova1 wrote:

I've heard of people waiting 10-15 years waiting to get to Cork.

That is correct but you will sporadically hear of junior staff getting down depending on the situation at that time. (with 30 odd retirements imminent in Cork, there is an rpo in the top 20 for Cork. He will still be an rpo when he gets there, if you were top 20 for an open centre however, you'd likely be looking at another couple of years)

7 years ago there were recruits in Castlerea, it's an anomaly and certainly not something you can count on.

Stephenwrx

gavdolfini wrote: »

I'm still waiting since February for clearance part of the 2016 campaign. Not sure how people from 2018 are getting clearance already.

Jes that’s some wait ... have you rang the IPS and what OOM were you?

DuckHuntMadra

wexfjord wrote: »

Recruits joining after you will have no bearing on your place on the list.

There are people gone to Limerick and Castlerea this year with 8 years service, there will likely be at least 1 recruit getting to Cork next year, such is the rate of retirement there.

Good feedback, thanks. What about recruits before you? Eg. if you are in a class later in the year , will the Jan/February recruits have a higher standing in the list?

Leo Demidov

DuckHuntMadra wrote:

Good feedback, thanks. What about recruits before you? Eg. if you are in a class later in the year , will the Jan/February recruits have a higher standing in the list?

^^I'm out.^^

The fact is there's big movement at the moment due to retirements, promotions and resultant recruitment. Rate of movement will vary from time to time.

Best of luck with it, Dublin isn't so bad.

Paddy 42

Did anybody who did the PCT earlier this month(December) receive word to start in the January class?

gavdolfini

Stephenwrx wrote: »

Jes that’s some wait ... have you rang the IPS and what OOM were you?

Yeah they said they are still waiting to close the 2016 campaign. Don't know how 2018 are getting clearance first. Frustrating

farrelly90

Had my medical on Friday, does anyone know how long I’ll be waiting to be called for my physical?

User2206

Anyone in public appointment services tomorrow for their written report/group exercise/interview?

User2206

DuckHuntMadra wrote: »

Good luck tomorrow buddy!

Thanks a mill

Stephenwrx

farrelly90 wrote: »

Had my medical on Friday, does anyone know how long I’ll be waiting to be called for my physical?

I WAITED ABOUT 2 MONTHS!

Gmanno1

farrelly90 wrote: »

Had my medical on Friday, does anyone know how long I’ll be waiting to be called for my physical?

I'd say January or Feb, IPS should give you a good idea...they've always been helpful when I've ring them

irishgirl91

Does anyone have an idea of when the new campaign in 2019 will open up ?? I know the IPS are running one just not sure of the date ..

User2206

Any one here have their interview this week?

lfcsean101

Anyone who had there interview just before Christmas have any idea when we get the results ? I forgot to ask

Jakeren7

farrelly90 wrote: »

Had my medical on Friday, does anyone know how long I’ll be waiting to be called for my physical?

Can I ask what way does the medical work do you pay the doctor and then claim it back.

Does the doctor need to send of the form to the CMO or can you send it yourself.
Thanks

punisher5112

Jakeren7 wrote: »

Can I ask what way does the medical work do you pay the doctor and then claim it back.

Does the doctor need to send of the form to the CMO or can you send it yourself.
Thanks

The doctor sends the form off. It must be a doctor on the list provided.

You can claim the doctor fee later on.

The hearing test will cost you though.

po candidate

Hi all, in relation to vetting, does anyone know if this goes to the Gardai or to someother crowd? I'm reliably informed my vetting has not gone to the Garda vetting unit and I did my interview in June. I was onto IPS about a month ago and I was told its not back yet!