Prison officer recruitment 2018

Fabio_1988

Hearns2017 wrote: »

Sorry just don't understand how it's over the whole campaign.? I just found out I'm OOM 7 but I only just done my interview last week surely there's people from previous interviews that are a higher OOM than me and would have completed their fitness and stuff already? I assume the OOM is taken from the batch they interviewed that particular time? I just don't understand.?

Do you know what your OOM was before the interview? You can go up or down in the OOM after interview depending on how well you do. I have a much higher OOM than you and have everything done so I agree with you... it’s very confusing. I never heard of them having different OOM’s for different batches within the one campaign unless they’ve made some change to it

Allo1976

Oom will come into play for getting a start date , once security clearance is back those with higher oom get offered start dates first

Bowrow

Just got confirmation today for my interview in February.
My oom was early 500s

Hearns2017

Fabio_1988 wrote: »

Do you know what your OOM was before the interview? You can go up or down in the OOM after interview depending on how well you do. I have a much higher OOM than you and have everything done so I agree with you... it’s very confusing. I never heard of them having different OOM’s for different batches within the one campaign unless they’ve made some change to it

I was in the early 400's OOM so It would mean I would have climbed up quite a lot. I don't know may just wait and see. Are they fast enough to call for PCT and medical?

farrelly90

Hearns2017 wrote: »

Sorry just don't understand how it's over the whole campaign.? I just found out I'm OOM 7 but I only just done my interview last week surely there's people from previous interviews that are a higher OOM than me and would have completed their fitness and stuff already? I assume the OOM is taken from the batch they interviewed that particular time? I just don't understand.?

My OOM jumped up a massive amount aswell but when I rang them up they said that was my OOM for the group I was in, it wasn’t the overall OOM. My OOM now is 230’s and have my physical at the start of Feb. You should ring up IPS and ask them what exact OOM you are and then they can gauge when you will be called for the next medical and physical.

MCBRENNAN

Hearns2017 wrote: »

I was in the early 400's OOM so It would mean I would have climbed up quite a lot. I don't know may just wait and see. Are they fast enough to call for PCT and medical?

Same I was in and around that now I’m high in the top 10 . Doesn’t really make sense Does it mean you can get called sooner for pct and medical I assume so !

SteveFlah

Does anybody know if the pay structure kicks in from the day you start in the training college in Portlaoise or are you just on an allowance for the first while?

StefanSage

SteveFlah wrote: »

Does anybody know if the pay structure kicks in from the day you start in the training college in Portlaoise or are you just on an allowance for the first while?

From what I read in this thread earlier it will be 24k flat during the actual training. The proper po wage will kick when we finish training

Phillip k

StefanSage wrote: »

From what I read in this thread earlier it will be 24k flat during the actual training. The proper po wage will kick when we finish training

Hi what is the starting salary and what does it go up to I know the pay was good few years ago but would there be much difference now ?

Jakeren7

Phillip k wrote: »

Hi what is the starting salary and what does it go up to I know the pay was good few years ago but would there be much difference now ?

28690 and then you have 8 percent operational allowance and extra for working nights, Saturdays and Sunday’s

Jakeren7

Phillip k wrote: »

Hi what is the starting salary and what does it go up to I know the pay was good few years ago but would there be much difference now ?

As of 1 January 2018 the following salary scale applies to Recruit Prison Officers:

PPC €28,690.00
€30,113.00
€32,941.00


NORMAL MAX

A different pay scale may apply if the individual has previously worked in the Public Service.

Entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.

Work on Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and nights attract premium payments. Recruit Prison Officers will also receive other allowances e.g. Operational Allowance (8% of annual salary). The allocation of up to 360 additional hours will attract further premium payments.

Phillip k

Hi what do you need to bring in with you on the day of interview just your birth cert, leaving cert and ID ?

Allo1976

Any of u guys starting in feb class ? , pm so , finally its happening 😂

farrelly90

Hi does anybody know who you ring to see the progress of the vetting? Have my physical in Feb and what to see how far it as gone through.

Luckymummy

Would anyone know if the 12 weeks training in Portlaoise is done over a five day week or:Monday -Friday and roughly what hours it is?

punisher5112

Luckymummy wrote: »

Would anyone know if the 12 weeks training in Portlaoise is done over a five day week or:Monday -Friday and roughly what hours it is?

Mon to Fri, 6 weeks there and 6 in Dublin.

Paddy 42

Does anyone know how much you get towards rent allowance per month?

Redzer99

Allo1976 wrote: »

Oom will come into play for getting a start date , once security clearance is back those with higher oom get offered start dates first

Surely you mean lower OOM?????

S00100668

Hi all, many people still waiting for clearance its frustrating to get the position then left in limbo ... hope all 2016 campaign people sorted by now... is it likely we have to wait 2 or 3 years?? think I'm 7 months waiting so far .. also seen someone say what's the rent allowance for the job ?? why would the job give you rent allownace ?

punisher5112

S00100668 wrote: »

Hi all, many people still waiting for clearance its frustrating to get the position then left in limbo ... hope all 2016 campaign people sorted by now... is it likely we have to wait 2 or 3 years?? think I'm 7 months waiting so far .. also seen someone say what's the rent allowance for the job ?? why would the job give you rent allownace ?

It's part of the pay.

You could have a mortgage and still get it.

There are a number of increments.

S00100668

cheers for that info but any one have some info regarding clearance??

Paddy 42

For training In wheat field there is no accommodation available.
Any candidates from outside Dublin or anyone else have any ideas what to do regarding accommodation for this phase of the training?

farrelly90

S00100668 wrote: »

Hi all, many people still waiting for clearance its frustrating to get the position then left in limbo ... hope all 2016 campaign people sorted by now... is it likely we have to wait 2 or 3 years?? think I'm 7 months waiting so far .. also seen someone say what's the rent allowance for the job ?? why would the job give you rent allownace ?

Your waiting 7 months on your clearance? Have you family outside of Ireland? I have my physical in 3 weeks and was hoping I’d be in around April/May. Have you rang up IPS and asked them?

S00100668

farrelly90 wrote: »

Your waiting 7 months on your clearance? Have you family outside of Ireland? I have my physical in 3 weeks and was hoping I’d be in around April/May. Have you rang up IPS and asked them?

rang once, emailed twice usual answer out of our control etc ... 2 in Wales but one deceased and one alive so assume they'd only check the 1 in Wales that's not deceased so maybe that's holding up the show although one guys clearance came back and all his family in Australia so was surprised at that I have all stages done .. and passed some 2016 candidates waited 2 years for clearance I believe...

farrelly90

S00100668 wrote: »

rang once, emailed twice usual answer out of our control etc ... 2 in Wales but one deceased and one alive so assume they'd only check the 1 in Wales that's not deceased so maybe that's holding up the show although one guys clearance came back and all his family in Australia so was surprised at that I have all stages done .. and passed some 2016 candidates waited 2 years for clearance I believe...

Oh rite. It’s a tough one to know. I think this recruitment is moving a lot faster than 2016. I suppose it’s just the luck of the draw. When did you do the physical?

S00100668

farrelly90 wrote: »

Oh rite. It’s a tough one to know. I think this recruitment is moving a lot faster than 2016. I suppose it’s just the luck of the draw. When did you do the physical?

May

farrelly90

S00100668 wrote: »

May

Oh jaysus I’m gna be waiting some length of time so I’d say.

Cork20189

Hi all.
Look for small bit of advice please. I have the PCT next month and would have always considered myself reasonably fit. I’ve done the 600 metre shuttles a few times and am struggling with the time of 3 mins 30 secs.
Just to be sure is it all 15 metres A to B. Or is the A to B to C and so on. Any help appreciated thanks

punisher5112

Cork20189 wrote: »

Hi all.
Look for small bit of advice please. I have the PCT next month and would have always considered myself reasonably fit. I’ve done the 600 metre shuttles a few times and am struggling with the time of 3 mins 30 secs.
Just to be sure is it all 15 metres A to B. Or is the A to B to C and so on. Any help appreciated thanks

You have to keep running and touch the line at each start/end point.

15 meter there 15 meter back and keep going...

Cork20189

punisher5112 wrote: »

You have to keep running and touch the line at each start/end point.

15 meter there 15 meter back and keep going...

Thanks a million!! Obviously need to get my act together so. Appreciate it ðŸ‘

po candidate

S00100668 wrote: »

Hi all, many people still waiting for clearance its frustrating to get the position then left in limbo ... hope all 2016 campaign people sorted by now... is it likely we have to wait 2 or 3 years?? think I'm 7 months waiting so far .. also seen someone say what's the rent allowance for the job ?? why would the job give you rent allownace ?

I'm still waiting too..Interview was in June. Have everything else done since October! Emailed in November but was told it wasn't back yet! Haven't bothered contacting IPS again since as I assume they'll contact me when it's back.

Leo Demidov

Paddy 42 wrote:

For training In wheat field there is no accommodation available. Any candidates from outside Dublin or anyone else have any ideas what to do regarding accommodation for this phase of the training?

You'll be working in Dublin for the next decade. I would approach the problem with that in mind.

S00100668

farrelly90 wrote: »

Oh jaysus I’m gna be waiting some length of time so I’d say.

not necessarily one guy got his clearance back the day of the fitness test completion a few people did so you may not be...

S00100668

Cork20189 wrote: »

Hi all.
Look for small bit of advice please. I have the PCT next month and would have always considered myself reasonably fit. I’ve done the 600 metre shuttles a few times and am struggling with the time of 3 mins 30 secs.
Just to be sure is it all 15 metres A to B. Or is the A to B to C and so on. Any help appreciated thanks

I'm not gonna say not to push yourself but keep training even if your lungs feel horrible... tbh my practice runs were awful and I'm quite fit ... barely making time etc but on the day itself I was so pumped up to get it right you 'll find some1 to keep pace with and you 'll keep up with them and you 'll do great ... only 1 person failed the day I was there.... best of luck try not to stress and just keep practicing ul do good ...

farrelly90

Cork20189 wrote: »

Hi all.
Look for small bit of advice please. I have the PCT next month and would have always considered myself reasonably fit. I’ve done the 600 metre shuttles a few times and am struggling with the time of 3 mins 30 secs.
Just to be sure is it all 15 metres A to B. Or is the A to B to C and so on. Any help appreciated thanks

I have the physical next month also. I’m breaking the training up. I started with 10X15 then 20X15 and so on and the last practice I done Thursday I done it in 2:58 so it’s very doable because I haven’t ran properly in about a year.

Abbey127

Hi when do you get the clearance form to fill out ? Does it slow you down if you had any family members living abroad years ago ? Or just if you have any family members living abroad at moment. Thanks

DG74

Just passed interview Order of merit early 20s anyone now how long it is before fitness test and medical? Do they give you much notice?

S00100668

anyone ever work in this thread ever work in Oberstown Dentention centre?? obviously a completely separate topic of discussion as it's not related to prison service 2018 campaign etc I have secured employment there through graduating from my degree in social care and I'm waiting for my clearance as previously stated above for prison officer position but while I work in Oberstown in the meantime .. would anyone know the typical hours work as a residential social care worker?? I imagine there is a range of shifts... regarding start and finishing times

S00100668

DG74 wrote: »

Just passed interview Order of merit early 20s anyone now how long it is before fitness test and medical? Do they give you much notice?

they email you the details you 'll fill out a medical form online... then you get a medical done at a local doctor to you on their list they send you.. they cover the cost of the doctor, you 'll also have to get a hearing test done locally to yourself as well check there list of registered places to go to they 'll email you all the info .. then you 'll get called for fitness testing once all that's done... you must pay to get your hearing test done yourself

Abbey127

Hi when do you get the clearance form to fill out ? Does it slow you down if you had any family members living abroad years ago ? Or just if you have any family members living abroad at moment. Thanks in advance

Cork20189

farrelly90 wrote: »

I have the physical next month also. I’m breaking the training up. I started with 10X15 then 20X15 and so on and the last practice I done Thursday I done it in 2:58 so it’s very doable because I haven’t ran properly in about a year.

Thanks a mill. I won’t panic yet!!

Cork20189

S00100668 wrote: »

I'm not gonna say not to push yourself but keep training even if your lungs feel horrible... tbh my practice runs were awful and I'm quite fit ... barely making time etc but on the day itself I was so pumped up to get it right you 'll find some1 to keep pace with and you 'll keep up with them and you 'll do great ... only 1 person failed the day I was there.... best of luck try not to stress and just keep practicing ul do good ...

Thanks for the response.. I’ll keep training away. Won’t panic yet !!

Abbey127

Hi do you have to print out the clearance form and fill it out by hand or fill it out online then print it out ? Thanks in advance

Stephenwrx

S00100668 wrote: »

rang once, emailed twice usual answer out of our control etc ... 2 in Wales but one deceased and one alive so assume they'd only check the 1 in Wales that's not deceased so maybe that's holding up the show although one guys clearance came back and all his family in Australia so was surprised at that I have all stages done .. and passed some 2016 candidates waited 2 years for clearance I believe...

I seem to be in the same boat!!

Fabio_1988

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi do you have to print out the clearance form and fill it out by hand or fill it out online then print it out ? Thanks in advance

I did it by hand and there were no issues with it. Depends how clear your writing is. I’ve heard of people being handed the form back and told to print it. Hope that helps

Luckymummy

Abbey127 wrote: »

Hi do you have to print out the clearance form and fill it out by hand or fill it out online then print it out ? Thanks in advance

Public jobs recommend its printed but if your handwriting is clear there’s no problem writing by hand

Hearns2017

Hey guys just wondering how long were ye waiting to get offers? I just done my interview and found out last week I passed. OOM in top ten But iv a holiday booked for the beginning of June so I'm hoping that won't affect it or hold me back ??

Stephenwrx

Hearns2017 wrote: »

Hey guys just wondering how long were ye waiting to get offers? I just done my interview and found out last week I passed. OOM in top ten But iv a holiday booked for the beginning of June so I'm hoping that won't affect it or hold me back ??

Honestly I wouldn’t worry about it I’d say you’ll be fine... could be 2 months before your told about your medical and you’ll have about 4 weeks to get the stuff back for that then about a month aftrr that for the physical ... aftaer that the wait for your clearance to come back which can take quite a while.... and if the timing worked out for the worse and it clashed you could always defer to the next class intake... it’s a very slow process just be patient

StefanSage

I have a question for those who are already established prison officers. How is the food in the canteen, quality, selection and price? Also how would you rate the gym facilities in your respective prison?

Leo Demidov

StefanSage wrote:

I have a question for those who are already established prison officers. How is the food in the canteen, quality, selection and price? Also how would you rate the gym facilities in your respective prison?

Are you on the Public Accounts Committee buddy?