Avon & Somerset Constabulary
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Transfer Process
by griffa2- 2 followers
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Anyone have any knowledge on the transfer process for Avon and Somerset? I have been looking at a transfer with them and I have an application on the way but I was hoping that someone may have been or are in the process of transferring. They are concentrating on the Bristol LPA at this time for transferees (which is great for me) but if anyone has any ideas on timescales or any general info would be handy.
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Medical
by Thomas_H- 4 replies
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Hi guys, I've just been told that I've successfully passed my Special Constable Interview. It's been my third attempt and I'm so pleased to make it this far. However I'm really worried that I'm going to fail my medical as I've been taking citalopram for moderate anxiety/depression for the past two years. I've found the medication extremely helpful and I can honestly say that it has had zero impact on my ability to work. I've noticed that many people have failed their medical being told that they need to have been off the medication for 24 months. I called HR during my last attempt but I was simply told that it is "treated on a case by case basis". Can anyone shed some lig…
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2018 courses
by Cali1327- 5 replies
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Hi all, just wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me and waiting for a course. I transferred over my assessment centre scores to A&S when they opened in December 2017 and along with others were fast tacked to do a medical/ vetting uniform fitting in January, as we had already done the bulk of recruitment. I was told both on the phone, when I first transferred my stuff and on the medical the goal was to get us on an April course. Now April course has started and one guy from my medical I know of has been put on it, yet I’ve heard nothing. I rang recruitment a couple weeks ago and they told me I had passed all my clearance checks and now to just wa…
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A/S assessment centre score requirements
by DzAndy *- 1 reply
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hi all, i achieved 57% at my assessment centre and achieved the national standard, my force requires 60%, (but i have wanted to move anyways) avon and somerset have stated they are national standard and want 50%, but they stated you need to have 50% in each competency as well... does anyone know is this referring to the main four such as... Oral communication - 100% achieved written capability - 61% achieved overall mark - 57% achieved working with others - 52% achieved the above 4 are the ones the college of policing want above 50% to hit the national standard which i achieved or are A/S referring to sub competencies all above 50% such as…
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Transfer from the Met
by InTheMet- 1 follower
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Good Morning guys I am currently going through the transfer process from the Met to A&S, as a Police Constable I wondered if anyone has gone through this process? I was looking to find information about the process itself, what is expected at the assessment centre, other than medical and fitness, is there any paper tests or role plays etc? Also once the vetting and all checks have come back successful, how long is the refresher training, before you are assigned to your team? If there is any serving officers for A&S, could you tell me what its like to work for A&S, how long you served and what area are you based in with the pros and cons, as…
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Degree course before application
by Juabbo *- 0 replies
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Hi, a quick question to anyone who is working for or knows when Avon and Somerset will be bringing in the need for a degree qualification to be able to join the Police force? And would the salary be similar to the probationers salary currently being paid? Thanks in advance, Julian.
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Newbie question
by Juabbo *- 1 follower
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Hi all, I am currently waiting for Avon and Somerset to open recruitment and I am wondering, as I read somewhere, is it possible to get assigned to any particular unit whilst going through probation? i.e. detectives ,or are the 2 years just done as a general duties officer to gain overall experience? Thanks in advance, Julian
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March Start Date 1 2
by CharlotteSChard- 3 followers
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Just returned from holiday and have my paperwork for my March start date! What are people's thoughts on using the accommodation available? I live locally but have been advised by someone that it is good to stay onsite to really benefit. Charlotte
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Reduce training numbers
by mike1989- 5 replies
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Hi I had an email last week from A&S saying they are going to reduce the training courses within this year and that the process could take until next year to complete. Gutted cannot describe how I feel especially when the recruitment team told me I may have to resit my assessment centre again. Anyone else had the same email? Mike
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August start 1 2
by housey- 25 replies
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Hi, I'm due to start training at headquarters on the 15th August. Was just wondering if there were any others on here? Sent from my iPad using Police Community
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Specials training
by BaldingDad- 2 replies
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Hi there, I couldn't see any previous posts about training with A&S specials but apologise if it has already been covered. Without specifics that could compromise security, what would a trainee be expected to do during training? Is this something done within the local station? Also do you have a choice about where to serve?? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Police Community
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Policing Glastonbury
by ted123-
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Anyone on here policing Glastonbury Festival this year or anyone done so before? I heard they've dropped policing from like 200 down to 40 this year as they've taken on 400 extra security staff. I think it's something I'd quite like to do and would be an opportunity to experience Glastonbury (never been before). I'm interested to know what a typical shift on a day of Glastonbury entails and how long a shift lasts. Which districts/stations are selected to police the event or is it a forcewide thing? Do you volunteer yourself to police the festival or are you selected? If you put yourself forward, are there usually a lot of other people wanting to do it too? Are Specials …
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Merseyside specials interview
by Sneddon25- 1 follower
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Hi is there anyone on here who's had an interview for the specials with Merseyside last week. I'm eager to find out how I've done and just wondering if anyone else has been informed of their results. Thanks
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A&S Issued Uniform 1 2 3
by Uppy- 4 followers
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This is the current uniform issued to Special Constables in A&S. If this changes, please leave a comment and I will update the list. Likewise, if someone can provide me with a list of uniform issued to regulars then I will update this original post. At the start of training you will be issued with: x2 White Shirts (long or short sleeve) x2 Black Trousers x1 Police Fleece x1 High-Vis Coat x1 High-Vis Tabbard x1 High-Vis Trousers x1 Pair of Leather Gloves x1 Custodian and x1 Patrol Cap (Male) x1 Bowler Hat (Female) x2 Sets of Epaulettes x2 Sets of Collar Number Slides x1 Clip-On Black Tie x1 Trosuer Belt x1 A&S PNB Cover x1 LED Lenser Torch in po…
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Assessment Centre 1 2
by mike1989- 1 follower
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Hi all has anyone received their date for the assessment centre for A&S or has anyone attended one recently. I am really nervous and wondered if anyone has any words of advice. Thanks
