Applications are sought for garda reserve recruitment campaign

AN Garda Síochána is now inviting applications to its latest Garda Reserve recruitment campaign.

Earlier this month, the latest Garda Recruitment campaign was launched, and now applications are being invited from those aged 18 to 60.

Garda Reserves are voluntary members of An Garda Síochána.

Reserves are placed in communities and work to assist An Garda Síochána with local patrols and crime reduction initiatives.

They also assist in policing major incidents and events, and provide operational support to Gardaí on the basis of the Garda Reserve’s skills or local knowledge.

While service in the Garda Reserve is voluntary and unpaid, subject to certain conditions an allowance is payable by the Commissioner to Garda Reserve in respect of expenses incurred in performing their duties.

This had been €1,000 per 12-month period.

However, from June 1st, 2024, this stipend is set to increase with the following now available to reserves in respect of hours completed: 50 hours completed – €500 stipend; 100 hours completed – €1,000 stipend; 200 hours completed – €2,000 stipend; and 200 hours or above – €3,000 stipend.

The Garda Reserve is often a stepping stone towards becoming a Garda, and since our last campaign in 2017, over 80 Garda Reserves have gone on to train as full-time Gardaí.

Those interested in applying to the Garda Reserves should visit www.publicjobs.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm on July 4, 2024.

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