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Probation Service Officer Recruitment Process

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Reply 20

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by ClaireFranc23
That would helpful actually and update I received a provisional offer this week, sent of my pre employment form yesterday, I am soo excited to start!!

Congratulations !
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Reply 21

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by ClaireFranc23
That would helpful actually and update I received a provisional offer this week, sent of my pre employment form yesterday, I am soo excited to start!!


Awesome let me know any questions and just drop me a message .. What part of PSO will you be doing? Community , courts, prison ??

Reply 22

Was also offered a vacancy today!! 🎉 in the courts! How long did it take from the initial phone call to recieve the instructions for the pre-employment checks? Not updated on my job application as of yet

Reply 23

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by Hdxmck
Was also offered a vacancy today!! 🎉 in the courts! How long did it take from the initial phone call to recieve the instructions for the pre-employment checks? Not updated on my job application as of yet


I work in the courts as a PSO . I absolutely love it . Have you had any further updates ?? 😆

Reply 24

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by jelden
I work in the courts as a PSO . I absolutely love it . Have you had any further updates ?? 😆

Still on the pre employment checks part, I was wondering how long does it usually take as I submitted all my information 2 weeks ago

Reply 25

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by jelden
Awesome let me know any questions and just drop me a message .. What part of PSO will you be doing? Community , courts, prison ??

I would be doing community I believe I need to check

Reply 26

Hiya everyone, I was just wondering how long does pre employment checks take as it has been 4 weeks since I have completed and the HM Prison and probation centre do keep me updated that pre employment checks are still ongoing so I wanted to know if anyone has had an update on their side or have experienced this before.

Reply 27

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by Hdxmck
Yes, I was told it may take longer. They do recruitment campaigns nationally instead of locally which is why I believe the process takes a while.
I did pass the assessment process last year but was put on a reserve list, wasn’t given a location I’d be able to travel to so I applied again for 2 different posts that were more local to me. There may not be a vacancy in that area at that time which is interesting! Just a waiting game :smile:

What sort of questions were you asked during your interview? :smile:

Reply 28

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by ClaireFranc23
Hi everyone,
I recently had my probation service officer interview on 18th Feb still waiting to hear back from them as I have emailed them and they have gotten back to me saying it is still a waiting process, I know I did well but the way I am so nervous of receiving a rejection letter.
I was wondering if anyone applying or have applied before, how did the process go for you?
And what can you do after if I was to receive that rejection letter not saying to be mentally prepared to receive one.
Would you mind telling me what sort of questions you were asked during your interview please :smile:

Reply 29

Does anyone know roughly how long pre employment checks take? I know it’s different for everyone but I just wanted an estimation please.

Reply 30

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by RayanWhyte
Does anyone know roughly how long pre employment checks take? I know it’s different for everyone but I just wanted an estimation please.


Mine took three weeks exactly but it can be a lot longer ! Hang in there :smile:)

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