Police Scotland
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Hi all, Just had an email advising I'm being progressed for a September intake (all going well) so thought it would be a good idea to make a thread for those in the same position. I was also asked to get my uniform fitting appointment booked in. Find this interesting that I've been told to do this as I haven't completed my fitness or substance misuse tests yet and hadn't heard of it being done in this order before. Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat.
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New thread to accommodate all Police Scotland related recruitment issues for 2019. Post here if you're - considering applying - in the process - delayed or reapplying - waiting for vetting - going through Tulliallan - back at division Good luck to all!!!
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Starting this topic for all the applicants going through the Police Scotland process this year...... whether it being at the start of the process or towards the end. Good luck folks. "Semper Vigilo"
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Assessment day
by Turner89- 1 follower
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hi all, has anyone got any advice regarding the new look assessment day and interview? having applied previously I have experienced the competency based interview, but really don't know how they structure the interview this time or if much has change at all. Any advice on how to be prepared and what I should know this time round would be really appreciated.
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Can you apply for a Police Staff role and to the Specials at the same time respectively?
by Madden96 +- 1 follower
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I don't know if it's a silly question, but you know how these wee rules can exist that perhaps wouldn't cross your mind as an issue. Thought I would ask to be certain. Thanks.
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New SET's
by FranLatz *- 1 follower
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Hi, I'm not sure if this question is permitted but can anyone give any insight on the new SET's for police Scotland, the maths portion in particular? I did well using the practice papers and a calculator for the old SET's but no practice papers and no calculator for the new one has me worried. What level of maths are maths are they expecting, just basic mental arithmetic? Thanks
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Hi guys, just had an email inviting me to the new style fitness test, which is the 1.5 mile run. now this might sound like a stupid question, but I thought I’d ask it anyway. I can run the 1.5mile distance in the stipulated time no problem, however, I always seem to get to about a mile and need to stop for about a 30-40 second breather before continuing on. Is this allowed in the test? Or does it have to be continuous for the entire 1.5 mile? Thanks in advance guys and sorry if this is a stupid question.
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DC transferring to Police Scotland
by snowbound- 1 follower
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Hi all. I’m a current DC in Surrey Police looking to transfer ideally to L division. Been down south for a while and it’s time to move back home. Worked in specialist teams for the last 8 years (SOIT, Online child abuse team, CID and proactive & new entrant recruitment) To be honest I’ve no idea what to expect. Are there any transferees who’ve done it and can give any advice? I understand it’ll be a 4 week conversion course. Is it written in stone that you would generally have to go back into uniform to find your feet?
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Colour Eyesight
by bobbydavs- 9 replies
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Hi all, So I went to the opticians to have my eyesight test done, for my SC application. The optician explained that I am red/green colour blind and noted it on the form. Occupational health have called me today, asking for me to get some more details from the optician, including the severity of my colour blindness and how many plates I failed in the Ishihara test . The nurse explained if it is strong then it is the end of the line for me. I can clearly distinguish colour including red and green and I drive, using traffic lights etc, but feel I may have failed quite a few plates. From doing a bit of research I came across the 2003 Home Office guidelines (attached) whi…
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Are applicants who passed the old Standard Entrance Tests (from a previous application) still considered to have 'banked' the entry test under the new selection process when they reapply?
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SET and fitness location question
by Max113 *- 1 reply
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I previously sat my SET and fitness successfully back in 2016 in Edinburgh but have to redo due to having no record being kept. Is it still the case that these are done locally or is it always neccesary to travel to Jackton?
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PSET query
by Scottwatson27 *- 1 follower
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So I'm due to take my PSETs on the 17th of this month! This information probs won't be shared but can somebody give me a bit of an insight on how many long division questions there are? I can managed every other math problem but I cant get my head around long division. Any help would be great!!!
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Is the new SET test multiple choice?
by Ryan Patt *- 1 follower
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Hello, Can anyone that has sat the new SET test confirm if it's still multiple choice? Regards Ryan
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Application July 2020
by Rage1983- 7 replies
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Hi Folks, Been lurking on these forums for a few months now, finally got round to applying to join the Police Force, applied on Wednesday and got a acknowledgement today, however email says it could take 12-18 months, seems a very long wait?