15 Jan 2022

Recruitment for 800 new Officers & 400 Civilian Support Staff to begin Soon

An Garda Síochána have confirmed they will open their 2022 recruitment process 'in the coming weeks' and they are set to recruit 800 new officers and 400 civilian support staff.

The Government confirmed the plan before Christmas and An Garda Síochána posted recently to confirm that their application process will open shortly.

They have made changes to the entry criteria recently to become a more diverse organisation with changes to their uniform policy and have removed the second language requirement. Previously members had to be proficient in two languages, one of which must be English or Irish. However proficiency will only be required in one language now, which can be English or Irish going forward.

The Government says the changes will encourage a more diverse police force which will be much more representative of our diverse and minority communities. The establishment of the Garda National Diversity Forum has helped to drive the changes. Commissioner Drew Harris said recently that the plan is to bolster numbers in front-line policing and to become a more diverse force.

"There will be a significant focus in our recruitment campaign in reaching out to groups and individuals from these communities to encourage them to join An Garda Síochána. We know we have a lot of work to do in this area”.

"We have already started this work with initiatives such as our Intern Programme”.

"Becoming a Garda is a chance to make a real difference in communities. We want people from all backgrounds to join us and make that difference.”

Find out how to join An Garda Síochána as well as what to expect during training, and information on the Garda Reserve, and civilian opportunities in the organisation on this link: https://www.garda.ie/en/careers/

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