January 2020 Recruitment.

Columbo1234

Boss20 wrote: »

Got my vetting back yesterday! Sent it 7 weeks ago, fitness test coming up soon! Fingers crossed the new restrictions don’t postpone anything

Congrats and well done mate. My vetting been away 6 weeks but no sign yet and I’m in same boat as you crossing fingers and toes upcoming PCA isn’t cancelled. I’m taking it as no news is good news in terms of not hearing of cancellations at this point.

Boss20

Columbo1234 wrote: »

Congrats and well done mate. My vetting been away 6 weeks but no sign yet and I’m in same boat as you crossing fingers and toes upcoming PCA isn’t cancelled. I’m taking it as no news is good news in terms of not hearing of cancellations at this point.

Good luck with your PCA! And I would agree, no news is good news!

MrChew

Columbo1234 wrote: »

Congrats and well done mate. My vetting been away 6 weeks but no sign yet and I’m in same boat as you crossing fingers and toes upcoming PCA isn’t cancelled. I’m taking it as no news is good news in terms of not hearing of cancellations at this point.

I had emailed recruitment about the possibility of some of my PSNI tests being cancelled during the last lockdown and they told me things would not be cancelled as they had been fully risk assessed.

My experiences in both the PCA and medical indicated they were indeed risk assessed and that COVID was taken seriously. I'd imagine that is still the case and that your next stages will go ahead.

mariyapsni

MrChew wrote: »

I had emailed recruitment about the possibility of some of my PSNI tests being cancelled during the last lockdown and they told me things would not be cancelled as they had been fully risk assessed.

My experiences in both the PCA and medical indicated they were indeed risk assessed and that COVID was taken seriously. I'd imagine that is still the case and that your next stages will go ahead.

I wish they were on time with our A/C results. I thought they were covid-safe at the time i was there at the A/C. How i wish lockdown wouldn't affect our results xx

Si_zx10r

mariyapsni wrote: »

I wish they were on time with our A/C results. I thought they were covid-safe at the time i was there at the A/C. How i wish lockdown wouldn't affect our results xx

Hi mariyapsni,

Its kind of looking like we are going to be delayed again at the end of January which sucks. Unless everyone has already attended but if that was the case we wouldn't have to wait a month on the result 😢😢

mariyapsni

Si_zx10r wrote: »

Hi mariyapsni,

Its kind of looking like we are going to be delayed again at the end of January which sucks. Unless everyone has already attended but if that was the case we wouldn't have to wait a month on the result 😢😢

Hi Si_zx10r,

Yeah, it looks quite unlikely in terms of us getting our results on the 29th of January if there are delays in the A/C assessments. I think they must have assessed us on the day during our A/C while the assessors were ticking their tick-box sheets. However, we just don't know if still there are any candidates left to do their A/C in January, so please, if anyone is still to do their A/C after the hols, could you please advise us? Just so that our anticipatory hopes find some peace :rolleyes:

Si_zx10r

Noone on here appears to be having theirs in jan but I would imagine there is a number of applicants not on here so who knows.

HopefulCan2002

From what I have heard all AC were to be finished by 18 Dec so all should be ok for results fingers crossed.

walkman2302

I recently attended a coaching class just before my AC. One of the people I was talking too told me that his AC was scheduled for early January.

Boneyard2002

I can’t remember what page it was on though, someone on here said a while ago that they got rescheduled to the mid of January also.

Si_zx10r

Thanks for info guys, with the current restrictions in place, its looking like another delay is very possible. Kind of sucks for all involved, a full year in for some of us to get the dear John letter eventually. Fingers crossed results are out before February 🤞

PSNI2020

Hi all, for anyone who’s already done their medical; do they really need evidence of minor injuries/conditions? I’ve broken a few bones playing rugby and had an ear infection. Nothing that I’d be overly concerned about.

MrChew

PSNI2020 wrote: »

Hi all, for anyone who’s already done their medical; do they really need evidence of minor injuries/conditions? I’ve broken a few bones playing rugby and had an ear infection. Nothing that I’d be overly concerned about.

The invitation email is explicit - if you've needed medical attention for an issue then you should bring supporting documentation. If you don't you are simply making it more likely that they will be unable to decide on your case and thus request the info you didn't provide in the first place.

I've passed my medical and have a couple of VERY minor issues that I brought extensive documentation for. One of the nurses commented that it would make the doctors decision a lot easier, the implication being that there would have been a question mark over me had I not.

RoboCop123

Would anyone know the extent of the SMT at the medical? I've been on/off ibuprofen for a few weeks just to help with a muscle strain and am concerned my usage might concern them? Apologises in advance if this has already been covered

MrChew

RoboCop123 wrote: »

Would anyone know the extent of the SMT at the medical? I've been on/off ibuprofen for a few weeks just to help with a muscle strain and am concerned my usage might concern them? Apologises in advance if this has already been covered

They ask you to list medications taken in the last 3 months, including non-prescription painkillers. I had taken ibuprofen a couple of times in that timeframe and it didn't raise any eyebrows whatsoever.

RoboCop123

MrChew wrote: »

They ask you to list medications taken in the last 3 months, including non-prescription painkillers. I had taken ibuprofen a couple of times in that timeframe and it didn't raise any eyebrows whatsoever.

Ah happy days, thank you MrChew

Blueandtwo1320

I would like to think we would get an update this week with regards to the assessment centre results date, however, given the last update was 2 -days before the expected result date I'm not holding out much hope...

Lesburney

Blueandtwo1320 wrote: »

I would like to think we would get an update this week with regards to the assessment centre results date, however, given the last update was 2 -days before the expected result date I'm not holding out much hope...

Them giving up an update on time would imply they have some level respect for your plans and time, for which at this point I'm sure they have absolutely 0. We'll just get chinned off for another month or two come the 27th - 28th of January.

PSNI2020

Are they likely to offer invitations to Garnerville to FT1&2 before all the Assessment Centres have been completed? I.e. everyone’s place in the Merit List is known

MrChew

PSNI2020 wrote: »

Are they likely to offer invitations to Garnerville to FT1&2 before all the Assessment Centres have been completed? I.e. everyone’s place in the Merit List is known

Can't be certain but there's no good reason for them to withhold invitations to GV if candidates are appointable. Obviously they call people forward based on their ML position, but that's less of an issue when it comes to FT folks.

Blueandtwo1320

The next intake to G.V is the end of Feb. I know someone who scored on the pass mark from the 2018 A.C and they are in that intake so I would say the next intake after that will be the F.T from 2020.

Si_zx10r

Let's hope the 2020 process with be sped up as there is only 2 FT groups at managed stages. My friend was saying they are in desperate need of more officers aswell. Hopefully there will be a proper update come end of January for everyone waiting on a/c results.

Boneyard2002

That’s us going into another lockdown then. I don’t see anything happening until after summer sadly.

Columbo1234

Things looking worrying on the news tonight, NI exec haven’t made a decision but will likely tomorrow announce a lockdown similar to what Boris has announced this eve something like what we experienced March/April.
I have my PCA familiarisation & PCA in very near future I wonder if it will be affected by the new restrictions.

MrChew

Columbo1234 wrote: »

Things looking worrying on the news tonight, NI exec haven’t made a decision but will likely tomorrow announce a lockdown similar to what Boris has announced this eve something like what we experienced March/April.
I have my PCA familiarisation & PCA in very near future I wonder if it will be affected by the new restrictions.

Once we know what additional restrictions are being put in place, email PSNI recruitment and ask. They will give you a straight answer. FWIW, during a previous lockdown I had concerns and they told me that the PSNI stages had all been risk assessed and therefore complied with lockdown requirements.

SausageDog33

For those worrying about the new lockdown, dont worry too much.
PSNI recruitment and training is all risk assessed and will likely come under the essential bracket.

Si_zx10r

SausageDog33 wrote: »

For those worrying about the new lockdown, dont worry too much.
PSNI recruitment and training is all risk assessed and will likely come under the essential bracket.

Hey, do you think that we be the case for a/c? they are likely down to the very last few people now. Seems crazy to hold up the process any longer when 99% of people have now attended.

SausageDog33

Si_zx10r wrote: »

Hey, do you think that we be the case for a/c? they are likely down to the very last few people now. Seems crazy to hold up the process any longer when 99% of people have now attended.

As the ACs are no longer done in a hotel, I would imagine the last of them will continue yes.

CoAntrim24

Hey everyone,

Does anybody know if you get your results for the medical and substance misuse test sent out ? Or is it a ‘no news is good news’ kinda thing.

If we do get them sent out does anyone know how long it takes for them to process it and give you the results?

MrChew

CoAntrim24 wrote: »

Hey everyone,

Does anybody know if you get your results for the medical and substance misuse test sent out ? Or is it a ‘no news is good news’ kinda thing.

If we do get them sent out does anyone know how long it takes for them to process it and give you the results?

I got an email for my medical result just under a week after doing it, and then the SMT result via email a further week after that.

CoAntrim24

MrChew wrote: »

I got an email for my medical result just under a week after doing it, and then the SMT result via email a further week after that.

Brilliant mate, thanks !!

SausageDog33

Medicals cancelled! Nooooooooooooo!

Columbo1234

SausageDog33 wrote: »

Medicals cancelled! Nooooooooooooo!

Oh no sorry to hear that mate. Is it because of the new lockdown restrictions ? Hopefully they can reschedule your medical ASAP. My PCA is very soon I wonder if it will be cancelled too. I might email recruitment today to check.

Mcztg_93

SausageDog33 wrote: »

Medicals cancelled! Nooooooooooooo!

I know - I got the email this morning too. :-(

MrChew

SausageDog33 wrote: »

Medicals cancelled! Nooooooooooooo!

No way, so sorry to hear that! Which FT group were you in??

Wyl91

Yeah. I was finishing up support sessions ready to retest and our support sessions are cancelled so I’d say yes expect any soon pcas to be cancelled

MrChew

Wyl91 wrote: »

Yeah. I was finishing up support sessions ready to retest and our support sessions are cancelled so I’d say yes expect any soon pcas to be cancelled

Ah mate, that's rough. Sorry to hear that.

SausageDog33

MrChew wrote: »

No way, so sorry to hear that! Which FT group were you in??

First group too, although Still waiting on vetting too

MrChew

SausageDog33 wrote: »

First group too, although Still waiting on vetting too

That's a real kick in the teeth, and I'm sorry to hear it. Hopefully you aren't cancelled for too long and it goes ahead reasonably soon.

With this slowing things down, and the 2018 merit list being exhausted, it's definitely looking like GV will have to pause any further intakes due to a lack of trainees.

Si_zx10r

Its a bit crazy this whole campaign has been impacted as much as it has for an essential service thats likely going to be under more pressure with the new rules. Hopefully things will improve soon and this process can move forward. Good luck to everyone and stay safe, holding a little hope for results on the 29.01.21.

Boneyard2002

It’s absolutely crazy to me that the Armed Forces can go ahead with their recruitment with no problems but Deloitte can’t. I would of thought the recruitment would go ahead seeing as the role is an essential service and they are crying for more cons. It would make sense to me to tell the people who have failed that they have instead of living in hope for the bad email also.

mariyapsni

Boneyard2002 wrote: »

It’s absolutely crazy to me that the Armed Forces can go ahead with their recruitment with no problems but Deloitte can’t. I would of thought the recruitment would go ahead seeing as the role is an essential service and they are crying for more cons. It would make sense to me to tell the people who have failed that they have instead of living in hope for the bad email also.

From what I can see, other forces in the UK are doing their recruitment process entirely online (including medical and vetting) and PCA is done once you start your training - very unlikely to fail it, as you are assessed "on the go"! Some forces take as little as 3 weeks to provide you with the results from their online A/C and your SJT/IST is assessed IMMEDIATELY after you do it, again online; in-house interviews - results in 3 days. Overall, from start of application to intake in police college 3-6 moths for the whole application process. Vetting, 2 weeks! Now, how is this not possible to be rolled over here in NI, provided that the standards should be the same for all forces across the UK, based on the College of Policing standards, including the CVF? It's going to be so so disappointing if they delay our results here again and possibly, many people, who have been wanting to join specifically the PSNI FOR YEARS, could opt to go and apply to a force in England that will process their application in months, not in years I still hold hopes that PSNI will do their best to keep the recruitment campaign going. Good luck everyone x

Mgpiepsni

Hi guys!

I’m sure you’re all frustrated. I’m in college at the minute and I was recruited mid pandemic. My medical was pushed back, so was my PCA resit - although, they extended the time so I got a call to say my time was within the new threshold and was pushed on to the next stage so I didn’t have to wait for a new PCA resit appointment. I was meant to start a couple months earlier but I eventually started in October. If anything the last stages of my recruitment were pushed through so quickly. My vetting took a matter of weeks, my medical results came the day after I had it and next thing you know it was induction day. It seems forever now but, once you’re in college, it absolutely flies! Patience will be rewarded guys. Not the same for everyone but, I hope I’ll see you about in March just before I (hopefully) attest. All the best with the remaining stages for any of you.

Andimaul

PCA Familiarisation and PCA cancelled.

MrChew

Andimaul wrote: »

PCA Familiarisation and PCA cancelled.

Balls. I was wondering if the medical cancellations were down to an outbreak of COVID at the medical testing centre but it just seems like they've cancelled the in-person stages outright.

Columbo1234

I was able to do my familiarisation this week but I’m sure my actual upcoming PCA will also be cancelled although no official update yet.
Frustrating for everyone but I’m trying to stay positive and taking it as a bonus I got to see the course and can train accordingly until things get going again. Been a crazy recruitment campaign that’s for sure. Wishing everyone best wishes wherever you are in the process.

Si_zx10r

I think the main frustration for most is not even knowing if we have passed the a/c stage. I had my a/c 5 months ago now and I'm 100% sure they're not still debating whether or not I passed so for me I would be relieved to at least know whether or not I passed as do most. I really hope they put us out of our misery either way on the 29th. Going to be a bit crap for some of us as not everyone will pass and its the not knowing thats the most frustrating.

Frozenfeet95

Does anyone know how many people are left from the 2018 campaign to start ?

Boss20

Frozenfeet95 wrote: »

Does anyone know how many people are left from the 2018 campaign to start ?

Not sure how often this is updated but here is an idea of numbers!

Frozenfeet95

Boss20 wrote: »

Not sure how often this is updated but here is an idea of numbers!

So if they still have over 100 people to employ and there is a few months between intakes, the 2020 people might not get started for six months at least ?