More than 200 people attended the Department of Home Affairs’ Recruitment Day last weekend.
The island’s Fire and Rescue Service, Constabulary, and Prison and Probation Service came together for a joint showcase of career opportunities.
Visitors met officers and staff from across the services, viewed equipment displays and learned about training routes, development pathways and the recruitment process.
Millie, one of the Prison and Probation Service’s working search dogs, was also on hand to meet attendees.
‘Fantastic’ Interest
Talent Acquisition Adviser Kimberley Davison said the level of interest was “fantastic”, adding: “This is the first time we have brought together some of our blue‑light services for a joint recruitment event, and the atmosphere throughout the day was extremely encouraging.
“I’m incredibly grateful to my colleagues from the Prison and Probation Service, Fire and Rescue Service and Constabulary for their commitment and support in delivering such a successful event. It has been a truly rewarding experience, and I hope the interest shown on the day will translate into high‑quality applications, helping us continue to provide these vital services to our local community.”
Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole‑Wilson MHK said it was encouraging to see so many people exploring frontline careers.
“Our emergency and frontline services play a fundamental role in keeping our island safe,” she said.
“Recruiting and retaining skilled, dedicated staff is essential to the resilience of our services, and events like this provide an important opportunity for the public to understand the breadth of roles available.”
