How do you become a police officer in Ireland?

(1) Be of good character. physically and mentally to perform the duties of a member of the Service. (3) Have passed a Physical Competence Test. (4) Be 18 years of age but not yet 35 years of age on midnight of the 6th June 2018, therefore you must have been born between 7th June 1983 and 6th June 2000.

Are the Garda hiring?

I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 782 Garda Trainee applicants on the recruitment panel to enter the Garda College….Minister for Justice.

How long does it take to become a police officer in Ireland?

An Garda Síochána: Basic training is divided into five phases and lasts two years. Initially, students spend 22 weeks at the Garda College in Templemore followed by a period of 24 weeks at selected stations under the direct supervision of tutorial staff.

Is it hard to join the Garda?

Unfortunately, it is not easy to become a member of An Garda Síochána. To do this, you must prove yourself by navigating through a rigorous selection process. This process will not be made any easier by the vast numbers of people who will be applying for the recruitment campaign.

Is a Garda a good job?

It’s a great job if you want to live and work this way. Cons- Bad management, sheep syndrome, poor work life balance, sycophants and old sweat attitudes by senior members.

How do I become an armed Garda?

One must usually complete 3 years of service as a regular uniformed Garda before being considered to serve on a specialist crime unit or for promotion up the ranks with each section having its own selection procedures. Below is an sample of some varying specialist units within An Garda Síochána.

Are the guards recruiting in 2021?

2021 Garda Recruitment There are currently 14,500 serving Gardaí and the accelerated recruitment programme aims to bring that number up to 15,000 by the end of 2021 in line with the forces recruitment plans. In addition, 400 additional civilian staff will also be recruited.

How much do Gardai get paid?

Garda Payscale The incremental scale rises to €48,754 per annum after 8 years with two further increments after 13 and 19 years’ service which bring the maximum of the pay scale to €52,482 per annum after 19 years (1st January, 2019 rates).

Are Gardai paid well?

How long does it take to become a Garda?

The Trainee Garda/Probationer training programme is delivered over 104 weeks leading to a BA in Applied Policing. The initial period of 34 weeks which includes two weeks leave comprises a block period at the Garda College.

What guns do Garda carry?

They are called into situations where guns are involved or needed at a moment’s notice. Selected Garda Members attached to regular units and Detective units are trained in handling handguns only. Uniformed Gardai do not carry firearms.

What age can u join the guards?

Persons wishing to join the Garda Reserve must be between 18 and 60 years when they commence the prescribed training.