Anyone here a Cop?

[Mully]

Man, I'd say go for it.

I was keen to join, but my eyes were too bad, and I needed laser correction. By the time I could afford LASIK, I was earning too much to take the pay cut to join (I had a mortgage). Plus I'd eaten a whole lot of pies in the meantime, so I'd put on a fair few KGs.

[spudchucka]

This interests me.


Is progression reliant on positions being available above your current position? Spud seemed to suggest you can race up the ranks if those above you leave , is there time and qualification requirements for each rank/rate?

Each rank requires the staff member to have achieved certain levels of qualification before they can be eligible to apply for promotional jobs.

In order to attain promotion there has to be a position available and these are advertised nationally in the police staff news that is published fortnightly. To get promotion you need to apply for the job as you would for any job, you are short-listed and the preferred candidates are interviewed by a panel of four, usually made up of a mixture of police and civilians.

Time in the job isn't really relevant if you are meeting the person specifications and promotional study requirements for the position. However, time in the job will obviously make you a more experienced candidate and therefore probably more desirable than a person with less service.

Some people do rocket through the ranks but they still have to have completed all the study requirements and present as a better all round candidate than anyone else applying for the same job. There do seem to be some promotions that stink of political correctness but that's just the world we live in now it seems.

The comment you referred to about racing up the ranks was actually about racing through the recruitment process, not the promotional process. The typical recruit might spend 18 months - 2 years on a waiting list once they have passed all of the recruitment processes. I have seen people leap frog the waiting lists because they are exceptional candidates that the police don't want to lose to other occupations if they are left to wait.

[DUCATI*HARD]

fuckn pigshit!!!

[spudchucka]

Such a mature contribution, thank you so much for your valuable input. I especially liked the originality of your post, well done.

[Taz]

Luckily most of us from franklin aren't of such lowly intelligence as DUCATI*TARD.

[DUCATI*HARD]

Luckily most of us from franklin aren't of such lowly intelligence as DUCATI*TARD.

well TAMPAX,,,go give your copper mates some head,,,im sure you got the longest tounge

[jahrasti]

well TAMPAX,,,go give your copper mates some head,,,im sure you got the longest tounge

You should think of writing a book with the witty retorts that you have.

[nick69]

Soul.Trader forget all the crap people post on here most just have an axe to grind cos they have been caught speeding or worse! I have been in for 13 years and wouldnt do anything else despite people having a go at us. But where would they be without us and who are the first people they call in times of crisis!!! Its a great job which you can diversify in later, theres so much you can do and financial crime is a good part of the job if you are inclined that way. I am a traffic man myself (cue the jokes and critical posts) but if you want a job that is secure with good prospects and a great social life then join we will welcome you with open arms Contact your local station and see if someone will take you out for a couple of duties for you to see what we really do! If you need any help drop me a line. Good luck

[Max Preload]

But where would they be without us and who are the first people they call in times of crisis!!!

That's changing rapidly. Better to just keep it quiet these days and dish out some vigilante justice later on, rather than go on record with a grudge against someone only to have the criminal's acts ignored. Two 'wrongs' do make a right, despite what our parents tried to tell us.

But I digress...

[Soul.Trader]

Cheers Nick.

[SixPackBack]

That's changing rapidly. Better to just keep it quiet these days and dish out some vigilante justice later on, rather than go on record with a grudge against someone only to have the criminal's acts ignored. Two 'wrongs' do make a right, despite what our parents tried to tell us.

But I digress...

Not a real fan of our Police/Justice system but....'vigilante justice' as you so call is not the answer. Two 'wrongs' end in double the tragedy or more likely double the jail time.
Be the better man.

[madandy]

Tauranga needs more cops!
FFS set up an Omokoroa Stn. We're fucking sick of being ignored out here.

[Usarka]

FFS set up an Omokoroa Stn. We're fucking sick of being ignored out here.

Where?????

[madandy]

Omokoroa. Arguably Tauranga's finest and a fast growing suburb.

[scumdog]

Give it a go, it's great, you get to run stark naked after would-be car nickers.

Seriously, it's not a bad job and job security is pretty good too but you have to develope a thick skin and a sick sense of humour.

Get fit, get your grey-matter into gear and give it a shot, the only negative aspect I've found lately is leave is not always granted when you want it. (Usual story - not enough staff) so you miss rallies etc....