Gerry from Gacquin Training and Education is a retired member of An Garda Siochana, having served thirty three years. For the final twenty of that he served in the Continuous Professional Unit of the Organisation for Roscommon/Galway East /Longford. That entailed training and mentoring Garda of all ranks in all areas of relevance.
Between 2003 and 2020 he was involved in the then accelerated recruitment programme which involved internal interviewing, mentoring and training of 150 Garda Student / Probationers in the early stages of their careers. He is also a qualified Mediator awaiting completion of registration.
Why choose An Garda Siochana as a career?
It is challenging and professionally rewarding. It is constantly varied and no two days are the same. It provides opportunity for movement within the organisation whether laterally or upwards.
It provides an opportunity to serve in the community. It is very much based on good communication skills and common sense with an obligation to ensure the law is upheld with knowledge of the human rights and dignity of all people.
There are numerous opportunities for further education and training within the Organisation with a multitude of courses available Training is provided at a state of the art (accredited ) Garda College in Templemore Tipperary.
The 2025 Garda Competition is likely to be advertised in the coming months. Gacquin achieved an 80% to 100% success rate in the 2024 Competition.
Gacquin Training & Education, based in Athleague Co Roscommon is a private training consultancy and not attached to any State or Semi State Body.
For details, contact Ger at (087 ) 6339725 [email protected]
