Crime and policing analyst in AGS (EO level)

Grinchy88 · 11-07-2018 9:25pm

mel123 wrote: »

I actually found it hard to give examples of qualitative data, did anyone else? I had to wreak my brain to try and come up with an answer/example. Theres probably a million examples, i just couldnt think!

Same! I put down that i had a class on it during college (was in second year though

) Haven't used it much otherwise.

yessiryes · 11-07-2018 9:29pm

Have applied. My answers were quite general regarding my experience, would have been 10 pages if I had gone into detail!! I figure if I get as far as interview they can delve into my answers a bit more for the specifics. Probably should have given some proper concrete examples but was too hard to come up with a brief over view. Other than that I think it was ok!

Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 10:08am

yessiryes wrote: »

Have applied. My answers were quite general regarding my experience, would have been 10 pages if I had gone into detail!! I figure if I get as far as interview they can delve into my answers a bit more for the specifics. Probably should have given some proper concrete examples but was too hard to come up with a brief over view. Other than that I think it was ok!

I went with a general overview as well, even what I did seemed a bit waffly so I figured, same as you, that they could dive into the specifics on the day, if I get that far. I'd say we might hear about stage one next week. CO closed last Thursday and they got stage one link yesterday

sexmag · 12-07-2018 10:11am

i cant open the form, ive downloaded it on laptop,pc and phone and get the same message saying to should eventually be replaced by the original form?

yessiryes · 12-07-2018 10:13am

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I went with a general overview as well, even what I did seemed a bit waffly so I figured, same as you, that they could dive into the specifics on the day, if I get that far. I'd say we might hear about stage one next week. CO closed last Thursday and they got stage one link yesterday

Yeah I was a bit waffly too, oh well!! Dreading these bloody tests, feels like yesterday I wss doing the CO ones!

yessiryes · 12-07-2018 10:14am

sexmag wrote: »

i cant open the form, ive downloaded it on laptop,pc and phone and get the same message saying to should eventually be replaced by the original form?

Strange, do u have Adobe installed?

sexmag · 12-07-2018 10:16am

yessiryes wrote: »

Strange, do u have Adobe installed?

yes im actually on a work pc right now and this is the msssage i get on every browser on the pc and phone:

Please wait...

If this message is not eventually replaced by the proper contents of the document, your PDF
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You can upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader for Windows®, Mac, or Linux® by
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Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 10:19am

sexmag wrote: »

yes im actually on a work pc right now and this is the msssage i get on every browser on the pc and phone:

Please wait...

If this message is not eventually replaced by the proper contents of the document, your PDF
viewer may not be able to display this type of document.

You can upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader for Windows®, Mac, or Linux® by
visiting http://www.adobe.com/go/reader_download.

For more assistance with Adobe Reader visit http://www.adobe.com/go/acrreader.

Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark
of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other
countries.

This happened to me too. If you go into your downloads, it will be there and open no problem

Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 10:20am

yessiryes wrote: »

Yeah I was a bit waffly too, oh well!! Dreading these bloody tests, feels like yesterday I wss doing the CO ones!

I know! I did CO in 2016 and EO in 2017.....i just can't keep away apparently ha

Harika · 12-07-2018 10:56am

sexmag wrote: »

i cant open the form, ive downloaded it on laptop,pc and phone and get the same message saying to should eventually be replaced by the original form?

Are you opening it with the Adobe reader or in the browser? Else go to the file location and use "open with"

sexmag · 12-07-2018 11:02am

Harika wrote: »

Are you opening it with the Adobe reader or in the browser? Else go to the file location and use "open with"

i resolved it by opening it in IE of all things :rolleyes:

Anyway filled it out and sent in, my quantitive and qualitive answers are waffel, dont have high hopes really as ive been stuck in the same adminstrative job for 10 years but you never know.

Only thing is if training is in temple more ill have to get a car for myself, i have 4 kids under 8 so being away for 5 weeks means my mrs might go postal on them haha ill have to travel up and down most nights but will be worth it in the end.

Good luck everyone

Mc Love · 12-07-2018 11:04am

Good to see we're all wafflers here

mel123 · 12-07-2018 11:41am

'the selection methods may include', so what actually is the selection method in this instance does anyone know?
This is my first application for CS. So is it an aptitude test and interview?

Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 11:45am

mel123 wrote: »

'the selection methods may include', so what actually is the selection method in this instance does anyone know?
This is my first application for CS. So is it an aptitude test and interview?

I'm going to presume that stage one will have two parts (a) basically a personality test where they have statements and you say how much that are like or unlike you and some job sim questions where you pick how satisfactory certain responses to a problem would be (b) verbal and numerical tests. Stage 2- high scorers from stage one repeat stage one testing supervised in PAS. Then possibly shortlisting of applications, then stage three interview and etray

This is all just speculation on my part having gone through a few CS campaigns previously

sexmag · 12-07-2018 11:45am

mel123 wrote: »

'the selection methods may include', so what actually is the selection method in this instance does anyone know?
This is my first application for CS. So is it an aptitude test and interview?

id say there will defo be a mathematical aptitude test

CK2019 · 12-07-2018 12:11pm

Not looking forward to going through aptitude tests again :-/ I know there isn’t a chance of it happening but I’m still hoping that they will just decide to shortlist based on applications and not bother with the aptitude tests!! The point of the aptitude tests are to reduce the numbers to a manageable amount yea? So maybe if not that many applied.....

I’ll live in my bubble for a while yet haha

mel123 · 12-07-2018 12:36pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I'm going to presume that stage one will have two parts (a) basically a personality test where they have statements and you say how much that are like or unlike you and some job sim questions where you pick how satisfactory certain responses to a problem would be (b) verbal and numerical tests. Stage 2- high scorers from stage one repeat stage one testing supervised in PAS. Then possibly shortlisting of applications, then stage three interview and etray

This is all just speculation on my part having gone through a few CS campaigns previously

Thanks!
So everyone that applied will automatically get the opportunity to complete stage one?
Whats 'supervised in PAS'? Sorry not down with the lingo

Crunchymomma · 12-07-2018 12:58pm

mel123 wrote: »

Thanks!
So everyone that applied will automatically get the opportunity to complete stage one?
Whats 'supervised in PAS'? Sorry not down with the lingo

Thats what I think anyway but I could be way off

Supervised in PAS is when groups are called up to repeat the tests in the Public appointments service building in Dublin, they do this to weed out anyone who got someone else to complete their stage one tests

LordBasil · 12-07-2018 1:45pm

I've applied for this - not sure if I meet the requirements but what the hell, Why Not?!!!

With regards to next phase ie. Aptitude Tests, Supervised Tests etc. I think it will depend on how many applied.

Best of luck to everyone.

tomhenryford · 13-07-2018 9:54am

I applied for this but I actually have no idea what the day to day job involves. Would anyone like to tell me what they think is involved in lay mans terms?

Mc Love · 13-07-2018 10:07am

tomhenryford wrote: »

I applied for this but I actually have no idea what the day to day job involves. Would anyone like to tell me what they think is involved in lay mans terms?

It says it in the information booklet

sexmag · 13-07-2018 11:47am

Mc Love wrote: »

It says it in the information booklet

i cant find it in my downloads, does anyone have a copy they can forward to me so i can reread?

Maldesu · 13-07-2018 10:57pm

sexmag wrote: »

i cant find it in my downloads, does anyone have a copy they can forward to me so i can reread?

Can someone send it on to me too if ye have it. I'm not at my main comp and want to re-read it

corcraa · 17-07-2018 4:21pm

Not sure how to send the entire booklet but this is an extract from it!

Tasks and Activities Crime and Policing Analysts may be involved in a range of tasks and activities. These include:
1. Generation of standard and ad hoc reports using information from the PULSE System and other information sources;
2. Using relevant systems and packages to analyse the information required and develop reports;
3. Collating and examining information, identifying anomalies and making links to support particular queries/ requests;
4. Developing an understanding of the research evidence in order to shape the analysis;
5. Developing the service and relationships with colleagues – letting people know what can be done and the benefits it can bring;
6. Supporting the enhancement of analytical reports and techniques;
7. Presentation of work to members of the organisation and key stakeholders;
8. Responding quickly to requests for information;
9. Supporting/ standing in for their Line Manager as required;
10. Providing training to colleagues on specific packages/ approaches as required;
11. Explaining what the data means even if this means delivering bad news or identifying key risks;
12. Working closely with colleagues to share knowledge and new analytical techniques.

This description of the role is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may be reviewed from time to time to reflect the needs of the Analysis Service.

Crunchymomma · 17-07-2018 8:20pm

Think this is the booklet

Crunchymomma · 18-07-2018 3:30pm

I wonder will we hear anything this week regarding the stage one testing. CO closed a week earlier and they got stage one link Thursday last week.

I get so antsy waiting for them ha I feel like I have been constantly doing these comps for ages!! Once stage one is through I normally have a fair idea of whether I'm in the running or not

sexmag · 18-07-2018 3:36pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I wonder will we hear anything this week regarding the stage one testing. CO closed a week earlier and they got stage one link Thursday last week.

I get so antsy waiting for them ha I feel like I have been constantly doing these comps for ages!! Once stage one is through I normally have a fair idea of whether I'm in the running or not

Entirely depends on the amount of applications, I wouldn't compare it too other positions as they may have a different filter process

Flippyfloppy · 18-07-2018 3:43pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I wonder will we hear anything this week regarding the stage one testing. CO closed a week earlier and they got stage one link Thursday last week.

I get so antsy waiting for them ha I feel like I have been constantly doing these comps for ages!! Once stage one is through I normally have a fair idea of whether I'm in the running or not

I’m kind of the same. I’m wonder what sort of stuff will come up in stage one. The contestants of the previous round are remaining tight lipped 😀

sexmag · 18-07-2018 4:19pm

Just got my rejection notice via public jobs.

Good luck everyone

tomhenryford · 18-07-2018 4:23pm

sexmag wrote: »

Just got my rejection notice via public jobs.

Good luck everyone

Rejected as well. Good luck everyone else.

Crime and policing analyst in AGS (EO level)

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