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[Darren 780]

For a short time only Central Scotland Police are recruiting again. They have to fill 36 posts by the end of March 2011.

If you are interested then visit their website, download an application and email it in to their recruiting email address: recruiting@centralscotland.police.uk

First come, first served.

[Andrew999]

Strathclyde are doing a similar intake, though they have enough applicants in the process already to draw from. Looks like these small intakes as and when needed might be the way of things for the foreseeable future.

[braveheart_1314]

Does anyone know when the closing date is to have applications in for, or is it on going til the 36 posts have been filled?

[Mackie]

Hi there I am brand new to all this forum stuff, (been a special for two an 1/2 years and never knew anything about this place lol) just looking for a bit of info on whats involved in The assessment centre stage of the recruitment process for regulars with Central Scotland as I have this coming up soon but I cant seem to find any info anywhere even on CSP website anybody who could help with any info would be greatfully appreciated thanks.

Edited by Mackie, 20 December 2010 - 08:05 PM.

[WHYCARLZ]

Hi I am hoping to apply, does any know if you can type the application form or if it has to be hand written? also what shift pattern do Central work - how many days on then days off?

[Andrew999]

Welcome to PS.com braveheart_1314, Mackie and WHYCARLZ!

Unfortunately, CSP's area on this forum is fairly quiet and being a Strathclyde Specials applicant, I cannot answer your queries. I'm sure if you contact the recruitment team, they will be happy to help.

Hi I am hoping to apply, does any know if you can type the application form or if it has to be hand written? also what shift pattern do Central work - how many days on then days off?

My bold. I would say that you can type it, as they on the website advise you download it and then e-mail it to them (as an attachment). That's what I did for Strathclyde and then signed it when at interview.

They don't appear to give much away on the process for CSP recruitment for Specials or Regulars on the website other than the process is similar.

All the best with your applications folks, and feel free to visit other areas of the forum too.

--- Andrew.

[Lucozade]

Hi I am hoping to apply, does any know if you can type the application form or if it has to be hand written? also what shift pattern do Central work - how many days on then days off?

The application is to be completed electronically. Where it asks for your signature type your name in block capitals.

Central Scotland Police operate the VSA:

Week 1: N N N N RD RD RD
Week 2: L L L RD RD E E
Week 3: E E RD RD N N N
Week 4: RD RD RD L L L L
Week 5: RD RD E E E RD RD

E - Early shift, L - Late shift, N - Night shift, RD - Rest Day.

[Jimski]

Right,

Im looking to apply to CSP, but there are other forces who are closer who MAY recruit at some point.

Does applying to a force in Scotland still affect the '6 month' rule when being rejected/failing? As the more local forces would be in England, I just dont want to apply to CSP, have the application rejected for whatever reason, then miss a recruitment drive locally!

Thanks,

Jimski

Edited by Jimski, 22 December 2010 - 05:29 PM.

[Lucozade]

Does applying to a force in Scotland still affect the '6 month' rule when being rejected/failing? As the more local forces would be in England, I just dont want to apply to CSP, have the application rejected for whatever reason, then miss a recruitment drive locally!

The recruiting process is totally different as you'd expect seeing as the judicial system is entirely seperate. You'd need to check with the English forces but I don't think a rejection from a Scottish force would have an impact on applying for an English force - best to check though.

[Jimski]

Lovely, thanks for that. Will make some enquiries!

Jimski

[suggs]

Hello! I can see this is a pretty quiet part of the forum but that there is some very knowledgeable guys here too! So i was just wondering if anyone could give a clear uptodate breakdown of the recruitment process for csp. As people have mentioned, they dont really give much away on their website and ive noticed the process seems to vary somewhat between forces. Any information anyone has would be fab!

Thanks and happy new year!

Oh and just to clarify im referring to the process for the regular police (whether this is different to the specials process i dont know!) thank you

[tpbaker1]

Hello! I can see this is a pretty quiet part of the forum but that there is some very knowledgeable guys here too! So i was just wondering if anyone could give a clear uptodate breakdown of the recruitment process for csp. As people have mentioned, they dont really give much away on their website and ive noticed the process seems to vary somewhat between forces. Any information anyone has would be fab!

Thanks and happy new year!

Oh and just to clarify im referring to the process for the regular police (whether this is different to the specials process i dont know!) thank you

i have my SET on wednesday and this is my understanding of the situation! They need to recruit 36 officers ( 12 for january febuary march) by March, therefore the process is streamlined. First of is SET ( Standard Entrance Test) the results of which are given to you next day. Next is 2 day assessment ( group exercises interview etc) then im unsure of how the rest works! but comprimises Fitness Final Interview and medical...all in a short amouht of time!

Hope this helps!!

[Logitec2k4]

The process is Standard Entrance Tests which if passed will then allow you to attend the Assessment Centre in which you are required to complete various activities aswell as fitness on the same day then if successful you would move onto the Panel Interview and if you were successful then you would have a medical. I am pretty sure this is how it is currently setup. I would recommend you get any applications in soon, as they are only recruiting for a limited time and I am pretty sure the spaces will fill up very quick!

Edited by Logitec2k4, 08 January 2011 - 07:08 PM.

[suggs]

Thanks for the replies! Yeah i have just had an email inviting me to the sets on wed too! so fingers crossed all goes well. So does anyone know what sort of activities are involved in the assessment centre?and what is involved in the fitness test these days!?ive heard lots of rumours but nothing for certain. Thanks very much for your help! Very much appreciated!

[Logitec2k4]

You will be informed of the activites on the day of the assessment centre, it would be unfair to other candidates if we were to tell you what to expect. The fitness is either a bleep test or 1.5 mile run and the push/pull test, you will be informed of this before the assessment day.

[suggs]

ahh right i didnt realise these activities were things you cant prepare for/can know about beforehand. Thats no problem, thanks for your help.

[disco]

The process is Standard Entrance Tests which if passed will then allow you to attend the Assessment Centre in which you are required to complete various activities aswell as fitness on the same day then if successful you would move onto the Panel Interview and if you were successful then you would have a medical. I am pretty sure this is how it is currently setup. I would recommend you get any applications in soon, as they are only recruiting for a limited time and I am pretty sure the spaces will fill up very quick!

On the contary, I was informed that they have stopped recruiting applications on the 5th of Jan due to their high volume of interest!

[Ezra Addle]

They've still got the application form up though.

[braveheart_1314]

yeah they stopped accepting applications on the 5th of january. so who sat the SETS? how did yous get on?

[suggs]

Hi braveheart... Here is a delayed response for you! But yeah i passed the sets and have ac and fitness on friday so fingers crossed all goes well! Any advice would be great if anyone has any!! Otherwise if its meant to be..it'll happen!!

[braveheart_1314]

good stuff!! I have the same as you on friday! 12?

[suggs]

oh there must be a few groups doing it then because i have to be there at 1410 to start half hour later! But good luck!!

[chrisaldinhio]

hey guys, quick question, is the interview also on friday or is it just fitness test and group excercises? the only reason its making me wonder is the fact that its smart dress and not business dress. thank you

[braveheart_1314]

yeah good luck to you too mate.....There isnt an interview on friday, there is no initial interview, just the panel interview and that is if you pass the assessment centre. Hope everyone does well!

[maliksohaib]

Hi guys, I am bit worried about my fitness, can any one tell me that if i fail the test then do i get another chance?