Guest Jim and Clare Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hello Poms in Oz I am in need of help, I have a job interview in London for the Western Australian Police. I am currently a Police Officer in the Met, London and have been for 5 years. Before that I was in the British Army and am know looking to transfer to Perth. I am 30 years old and my wife is 28 who is a primary school teacher. I have a 3 year old daughter and my son is due to be born in december 2012. I missed the open day in London for Western Australian Police so could someone help me with what happens when I arrive? do you get help with accomadation? Is it best for myself to come over two months before my family join me? e.c.t. Please help. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsdu Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Usually when you transfer they will accommodate you for a settling period so it could be 1 month or 3..It depends on the company though... I would just ask them when you have your interview.. They love questions anyway it always shows you are interested.. Good luck To add... Im no cop i just did a search on this site there are a few threads from people in the force. Edited September 17, 2012 by kimsdu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabepom45 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Jim You are very fortunate as I found out that WA police are in London next month for more recruitment/assessment of uk police officers, but I cannot apply as they want officers between 3-7years of service, so my 10 years service (in met)rules me out! As far as I am aware there is no assistance with accommodation, and basically you have to jump in, and get on with the academy, but once thats done and you know where you are being posted, then the hard parts over. its wont be easy, but research, research, research, you will be more informed and able to come to a decision about the move. From what I read on this post, it might be easier going over by yourself (if you and OH/daughter can stand being apart) as you can focus on the academy work. Do keep in touch as I'm not giving up on my interest in going to WA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardy82 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hey Jim, good luck in your I/V mate, I've just handed my application in for the current intake for June 2013. Like yourself I have a young family to take over if successful and it's a difficult decision deciding whether to go alone whilst training and bring the family over later or all go together?!? Not sure if they give any assistance they give you a reference so you can get a place to rent but I think that's it. Are you going to go to the induction day in london some time in December?? Let me know how you get on in the interview as I've been told that it's not a formal competency based I/V Good luck Arron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazbear Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi Jim and Clare We have been in Perth 3 and a half years now and oh is a police officer who transferred from the UK .I can tell you they do not help you with any accomodation etc ...you have to sort everything out for yourself .We came over a few wks before oh started the accadamy so we could sort out a house car etc etc ...More than happy to answer any questions you have .Good luck with the interview .Julia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) If you are placed in Perth then you will not receive accommodation - you sort that out yourself, especially when you are training. However, if you are placed in a country location or remote afterwards, then yes you definitely receive subsidised housing which they provide for you. I know many police that have this. Edited September 20, 2012 by Sammy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazbear Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yes that is very true Sammy 1 .If you opt to work a country posting then you recieve subsidised housing .Just remember that you dont know were you are posted until you apply and get excepted whilst in the training accadamy so you would need temp acc. in the joondalup area for this time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cricket1 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi Arron, just a quick question i submitted my application this week also but havent heard anything back yet...just wondering if you had or how long they take before they get back to you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardy82 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I've not heard anything yet although I only sent mine off Tuesday so it's probably still flying over as I type!! The closing date isn't till Oct 1st so I would think we will hear either way after the closing date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cricket1 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thnx! Yea fair point it wnt be untill after the 1st! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cricket1 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Does anyone know what the pass mark is for the psychometric tests?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPC Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I submitted my application on Friday with fedex, got a confrmation email from WA Police just confirming they had received it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPC Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Cricket, there are some sample tests on the step forward website, once you've completed one they send you the results by email it also says they would consider 14/26 an encouraging result so about 54%, but its doesn't give a pass mark. I suspect they have a number of places to fill so it may come down to how well you do compared to everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cricket1 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thnx jpc yea ive done them was just wondering if there was a set mark. Goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPC Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Yes mate, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheArmChairDetective Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Good Luck Jim, Not much more I can add apart to reiterate, ask loads of questions, don't forget the occupational/social mix though it is a job interview after all. :-) My meagre advice would be. Drink in the WAPol web site. set out your skill set and compare them with what ever attachments you have done in your time in the Met and compare the results. Bear this in mind when asking questions about your future. If I had my time over again I'd be making the same application. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicandsteve Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hi my partner has sent his application to WAPOL (he had a confirmation email to say they had received it today). He has 10 years service but still applied regardless as apparently reading other sites they have taken officers with more than 7 years service in the past. If he doesnt get in then at least he tried. You got to be in it to win it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukchris Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hello Poms in Oz I am in need of help, I have a job interview in London for the Western Australian Police. I am currently a Police Officer in the Met, London and have been for 5 years. Before that I was in the British Army and am know looking to transfer to Perth. I am 30 years old and my wife is 28 who is a primary school teacher. I have a 3 year old daughter and my son is due to be born in december 2012. I missed the open day in London for Western Australian Police so could someone help me with what happens when I arrive? do you get help with accomadation? Is it best for myself to come over two months before my family join me? e.c.t. Please help. Jim. If you get stuck we have a 3 bedroom rental for January, its only me and my partner so 2 room going to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw44 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hi folks,i have applied as well,serving sgt,14 years service,in it to win it,no rejection yet! No news is good news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheArmChairDetective Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hi folks,i have applied as well,serving sgt,14 years service,in it to win it,no rejection yet! No news is good news? Good on ya, I'll keep my fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw44 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Cheers matey,I am ever the optimist,love this job,hate the country now,need a future for my son as none in this counrty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cricket1 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Has any1 heard back yet? Some people have been told they failed the papersift... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardy82 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I got an email stating that I will hear back no later than the 16th Oct if I passed the sift some people I know went for it have already been told they haven't passed and some have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPC Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I don't think anyone has had a solid yes, just the 16TH Oct email, those with over 7 years in that applied have been told no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPC Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Got through papersift, down to London Weds 24th Oct for entrance exam...wooo wooo...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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