The Police Application Thread

oneale90 · 4 Jul 2009 at 13:05

Hi all.

Just about too submit my app form to the West Mids Force for a reg. Also going to send one off for the specails, just as a backup

Some of the questions are quite challenging but was good fun doing the app form. Always wanted too be a bobby, so i hope i pass this first hurdle!

Burnsy2023 · 4 Jul 2009 at 13:08

I'm not usre if you can submit both applications at once. Talk to your force.

Burnsy2023 · 4 Jul 2009 at 15:58

Got another interview schedulled for 19th of August. Seems ages away

Von Smallhausen · 4 Jul 2009 at 16:00

Burnsy2023 said:
Got another interview schedulled for 19th of August. Seems ages away

It isn't.

Gaygle · 4 Jul 2009 at 16:06

Von Smallhausen said:
Would you move to a plan that is a blatant cost cutter and not as good a plan as the original ?

No way, that's why they're cheeky sods - for trying to get you to move to one!

Von Smallhausen · 4 Jul 2009 at 16:34

Gaygle said:
No way, that's why they're cheeky sods - for trying to get you to move to one!

It was like being asked to give them a twenty in swap for a tenner.

No thanks.

Gaygle · 4 Jul 2009 at 16:37

Von Smallhausen said:
It was like being asked to give them a twenty in swap for a tenner.

No thanks.

Do you know anyone that was actually stupid enough to change pension plans?

Von Smallhausen · 4 Jul 2009 at 17:16

Gaygle said:
Do you know anyone that was actually stupid enough to change pension plans?

Not one.

It was compulsory for new starters at the time and the new one was offered in exchange for the new one.

Hi fellas, would you like to work 35 years instead of 30 ?

No thanks.

oneale90 · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:40

just a quicky about the app form. Just finished my ruff copy and was wondering what exactly are the requirements of handwritting? i.e can it be a little bit scruffy but readable? or does it have to be perfect, pritned and godlike?

Burnsy2023 · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:42

It needs to be legible. I would write as neat as you possibly can. They'll test your quick handwriting during the PIRT.

Appelhanns · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:46

My girlfriend has her first assessment day on thursday for Manchester Met. Anybody else going or any tips for her? (although she's pretty well prepared.)

Burnsy2023 · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:47

Osian said:
My girlfriend has her first assessment day on thursday for Manchester Met. Anybody else going or any tips for her? (although she's pretty well prepared.)

First assessment day? I assume you mean the PIRT?

Appelhanns · 7 Jul 2009 at 22:01

Don't know sorry. Think it's the group role playing stuff.

Gaygle · 7 Jul 2009 at 22:21

oneale90 said:
just a quicky about the app form. Just finished my ruff copy and was wondering what exactly are the requirements of handwritting? i.e can it be a little bit scruffy but readable? or does it have to be perfect, pritned and godlike?

Sorry, can i ask for what force that is for?

Hilly · 7 Jul 2009 at 22:27

oneale90, I write like I've used my teeth. As long as it's ledgable, then you'll be fine. However, any more than 10 mistakes (spelling, grammar, crossing outs etc) and it will be rejected. So go carefully!

The Funktopus · 7 Jul 2009 at 22:37

I was giving serious thought to applying as a Special with one of my neighbouring forces, either Merseyside, Greater Manchester or Cheshire, whom I've just discovered as it happens, are holding a recruitment seminar on Monday 13th, which by sheer coincidence, I've just happened to book off work. I was planning to serve sometime as a Special and gain some perspective of what the job entailed before applying for a full officer's position, but now I find myself sorely tempted to chance my hand.

Hilly · 7 Jul 2009 at 22:42

The Funktopus said:
I was giving serious thought to applying as a Special with one of my neighbouring forces, either Merseyside, Greater Manchester or Cheshire, whom I've just discovered as it happens, are holding a recruitment seminar on Monday 13th, which by sheer coincidence, I've just happened to book off work. I was planning to serve sometime as a Special and gain some perspective of what the job entailed before applying for a full officer's position, but now I find myself sorely tempted to chance my hand.

Do it, you gotta be in it to win it

If the open days are any thing like ours were down here, it will open your eyes and you will get a lot from it. Let us know how you get on

sausagerolls · 7 Jul 2009 at 23:08

i dont like police they still my hard drugs.

Hilly · 7 Jul 2009 at 23:22

^^^ Sigh!

oneale90 · 9 Jul 2009 at 16:50

hilly said:
oneale90, I write like I've used my teeth. As long as it's ledgable, then you'll be fine. However, any more than 10 mistakes (spelling, grammar, crossing outs etc) and it will be rejected. So go carefully!

ok mate, thanks for that. I think my writing is awful, but everybody says its fine. Had to put a fixed pen for not wearing a seatbelt down though

hope they don't reject because of this !