Louth gardai remind people there is only one day left to apply to join the Gardaí
An Garda Síochána offers a unique training experience where candidates get paid during training and graduate with a Level 7 degree
The latest Garda recruitment competition opened on February 6, and will run until 3pm tomorrow, Thursday February 27, 2025.
Prospective candidates in Louth and nationwide are being urged to consider the benefits that come with a career in An Garda Síochána.
Garda Trainees, if successful, graduate with a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Policing, accredited by the University of Limerick, while being paid €354 per week for the 36 weeks of training.
Food and accommodation is also provided free while a resident in the Garda College.
Once training is completed, the new Gardaí then start on a salary of €37,311 which rises incrementally. There is also opportunities for additional allowances and paid overtime.
Commissioner Drew Harris described a career with An Garda Síochána as "exciting, challenging and rewarding, and where no two days look the same.” The Commissioner urged those considering a career in An Garda Síochána to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role.
Mr Harris said, "Those who are successful in this recruitment round will have the opportunity to work in areas such as investigating organised crime, domestic violence, public order, fraud, drugs offences, community policing and roads policing - to name but a few,
"In their day-to-day work Gardaí operate on the frontline fighting crime, supporting victims and witnesses, and working in partnership with communities. They make a positive, tangible difference in the lives of citizens.
"We support lifelong learning in An Garda Síochána and there’s always room for advancement within the organisation and opportunities for promotion or specialisation," he concluded
Since Garda recruitment recommenced, and the first Garda Trainees entered the College in December 2022, nearly 1,500 Garda Trainees have commenced training. Almost 1,000 Garda Trainees have been attested as members of An Garda Síochána, and almost 450 Garda Trainees are currently in training.
Interested applicants have pny one day left to apply.
Visit https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/garda-trainee for more information and to submit your application.