About An Garda Síochána
The Garda Reserve consists of voluntary members recruited nationwide. The mission of the Garda Reserve is to provide an efficient response and a quality service at all times and to enhance partnership between An Garda Síochána and the local community. They are involved in: 1) State Security, 2) Combat Crime, and 3) Community Policing. Further information here ..
What's Involved
Duties of a Garda Reserve will include:
• Assisting in the event of emergencies
• Communications/ monitoring CCTV
• Community / Neighbourhood Policing
• Foot patrol
• Policing major events
• Road Traffic checkpoint duties
• Station duty
The principal role of the Reserve consists of local patrols and crime reduction initiatives, targeted at specific local urban or rural problem areas.
Members of the Garda Reserve are also involved in policing major incidents and events, and in providing other operational support to regular garda members on the basis of an individual garda reserve member’s skills or local knowledge. They are expected to provide a quality service at all times and are a clear sign of partnership between An Garda Síochána and the community.
Age requirement
Applicants should be aged between 18 - 60 years upon commencing training.
Volunteering as a Garda Reserve
Watch videos about the experiences of some current Reserve Gardaí:
1. Rodney Cadden, Margaret Daly & David McLoughlin
2. Rachel Grogan and Tomás Barrett
Further Information
See Garda Reserve section on our website for further information.
To Apply
Full details and Application Form available on PublicJobs.ie
Closing date for applications is 13th April 2017.
What's required for this position
Successful applicants are required to complete a training programme prior to attestation.
For full list of requirements to apply please see PublicJobs.ie.
The Garda Commissioner may exempt a person from meeting these requirements if satisfied that the person has personal attributes which otherwise render them suitable to be admitted as a Reserve trainee.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Drivers
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Legal
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 3 years +
Hours required: 10hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Garda Stations nationwide
Other location details:
Training will take place at Garda College, Templemore, Co. Tipperary
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
This is a very rewarding opportunity, to learn new skills, gain frontline policing experience and give back to local communities, while working as part of a team.
