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Crime and policing analyst in AGS (EO level)

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  • Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    What areas are you guys all picking? I'm going for limerick and galway

    Limerick and Galway too.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    I wonder how many jobs there will be? Can't imagine too many!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭mac1ntosh


    I wonder how many jobs there will be? Can't imagine too many!!

    I can't imagine there being many at all!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Pelvis


    This looks really interesting, and I would be applying were it not for the truly atrocious salary scale.


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Pelvis wrote: »
    This looks really interesting, and I would be applying were it not for the truly atrocious salary scale.

    Is it really that bad?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Is it really that bad?

    Starts at 29k. Goes up to 46/47 I think. Payscale is in information booklet. Personally if I got it I would be hoping to get senior analyst within a few years


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,635 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ravelleman


    Starts at 29k. Goes up to 46/47 I think. Payscale is in information booklet. Personally if I got it I would be hoping to get senior analyst within a few years

    Alternatively, you could simply go for a higher grade in another area of the Civil Service (encompassing AGS).


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Starts at 29k. Goes up to 46/47 I think. Payscale is in information booklet. Personally if I got it I would be hoping to get senior analyst within a few years

    Thats what I mean - you could do a lot worse, and lets not forget it is public sector


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    Ravelleman wrote: »
    Alternatively, you could simply go for a higher grade in another area of the Civil Service (encompassing AGS).

    Well yes absolutely, I am personally still not eligible for HEO comps so it will be a few years before I can go for promotion in the general stream either. Not sure when next HEO will be as there was one just last year


  • Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭ciaradx


    I've applied for this, it looks really interesting. Locations and pay not the best but I suppose the pay increases every year.

    Does anyone know about the career progression with a role like this? Could you become senior analyst and move to HEO etc?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭Ricosruffneck


    ciaradx wrote: »
    I've applied for this, it looks really interesting. Locations and pay not the best but I suppose the pay increases every year.

    Does anyone know about the career progression with a role like this? Could you become senior analyst and move to HEO etc?

    Yes, provided you complete an internal competition/interview.


  • Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭apieceofcake


    Interested in applying for this, but is a proficiency in Statistics important for this role? I do need to read the information booklet.


  • Registered Users Posts: 847 ✭✭✭WoolyJumper


    I might throw my hat in for this as well. I feel it might be a bit beyond my experience level but then I do have a degree in sociology. I didn't take any crime related modules but my FIP involved both quantitive and qualitative research.


  • Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭Kamu


    I'm going to throw my hat I into the ring for this one too. Seems like a fascinating role with some proper work to get done.


  • Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Tipp star


    Im also thinking of applying. Is the application form very long ( i hate filling them out:). ). On ipad so need to get to a public computer to tackle it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    Tipp star wrote: »
    Im also thinking of applying. Is the application form very long ( i hate filling them out:). ). On ipad so need to get to a public computer to tackle it.

    Application form isn't too bad, qualifications, work history, experience of research /analysis, qualitative and quantitative data, IT and any special skills or qualities that make you suitable for the role.


  • Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Toshi101


    If I recall from a previous thread on this, it was a long time after handing in the application that anyone heard anything back and then a good while before training for those who got it, is that correct?


  • Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭mac1ntosh


    Toshi101 wrote: »
    If I recall from a previous thread on this, it was a long time after handing in the application that anyone heard anything back and then a good while before training for those who got it, is that correct?

    Yup, you're right in saying that, the whole process can take months


  • Registered Users Posts: 30,308 ✭✭✭✭Tauriel


    My brother applied for this role the Saturday after it opened and he still hasn't received an email confirmation or the application form ye all seem to be getting to fill out.

    He has emailed them twice and has got no response. Has anyone else have this problem?


  • Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Dalio


    My brother applied for this role the Saturday after it opened and he still hasn't received an email confirmation or the application form ye all seem to be getting to fill out.

    He has emailed them twice and has got no response. Has anyone else have this problem?

    He should call PAS just in case to check its in


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  • Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    You need to fill out the form and the online form before submitting the application so I don't think he has applied for the position


  • Registered Users Posts: 30,308 ✭✭✭✭Tauriel


    Thanks for the responses. I will let him know so he can follow up.


  • Registered Users Posts: 13 CK2019


    Anyone know what the work environment is like as a civilian with AGS? Got in as a CO in the last campaign with DEASP and the work life balance is great - flexitime, term time opportunities etc.

    Going to apply for this campaign anyway but just interested if anyone has any insight into what they are like to work for!


  • Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭yessiryes


    Hi,
    Going to apply for this also, am a CO currently but 0 progression opportunities within my department, also think my location has a lot to do with lack of progression but that's a story for another day. Wouldn't have a whole pile of experience in the area through work but I did Psychology as part of my degree so it was covered extensively through that so will be relying on that to hopefully see me through, i think I can cover the other competencies with work experience better, will only be applying for Galway, wonder if the new Garda Headquarters will feature as a location.....
    Best of luck to all applying.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    yessiryes wrote: »
    Hi,
    Going to apply for this also, am a CO currently but 0 progression opportunities within my department, also think my location has a lot to do with lack of progression but that's a story for another day. Wouldn't have a whole pile of experience in the area through work but I did Psychology as part of my degree so it was covered extensively through that so will be relying on that to hopefully see me through, i think I can cover the other competencies with work experience better, will only be applying for Galway, wonder if the new Garda Headquarters will feature as a location.....
    Best of luck to all applying.

    Afaik galway location is the new building opposite gmit.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    CK2019 wrote: »
    Anyone know what the work environment is like as a civilian with AGS? Got in as a CO in the last campaign with DEASP and the work life balance is great - flexitime, term time opportunities etc.

    Going to apply for this campaign anyway but just interested if anyone has any insight into what they are like to work for!

    I'm currently in AGS and I find it pretty good. Work life balance is good, no issues wth working up/taking off flexi, job share, term time etc and no dealing with the public really


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,678 ✭✭✭Signore Fancy Pants


    I'm thinking about going for this.

    Currently working in the Public Sector with extensive experience in a related role on a national and international stage.

    Just wondering what the craic is with regard to payscales and pension entitlements if I was to be successful.

    Surely I wouldnt drop down to the entry level grade?


  • Registered Users Posts: 13 CK2019


    I'm currently in AGS and I find it pretty good. Work life balance is good, no issues wth working up/taking off flexi, job share, term time etc and no dealing with the public really

    Thanks a million Crunchymomma, that’s positive to hear :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Toshi101


    Sure is a lot of acronyms in here :D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Crunchymomma


    Chewbacca wrote: »
    I'm thinking about going for this.

    Currently working in the Public Sector with extensive experience in a related role on a national and international stage.

    Just wondering what the craic is with regard to payscales and pension entitlements if I was to be successful.

    Surely I wouldnt drop down to the entry level grade?

    Circular 21/04 deals with incremental credit. It might clear it up for you


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