IN the aftermath of retired Justice Claudette Singh being sworn in as Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is seeking a senior and junior Police Legal Advisers.

In an advertisement under the Ministry of Public Security, the Force’s Senior Legal Adviser will be based at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary.
Both Legal Advisers will be employed full time and will be required to advise the Police Force on all matters regarding the investigation of all crimes, including the taking of caution statements, the gathering of evidence and supervising the preparation of cases for prosecution, especially ‘high profile’ cases.

According to the advertisement, they will also be required to support the Police Force in the training of criminal investigators and prosecutors; to be prepared to appear in court on behalf of the Police Force; to be knowledgeable of the laws of Guyana and be versed in research on local and international laws and report; to make recommendations to the Police Force on any legislative changes subject to review by the Ministry of Public Security.
Applications and curriculum vitae have to be submitted to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security, Lot 6 Brickdam, Georgetown, on or before September 16.
Additionally, the ideal candidates are required to make recommendations/decisions to the GPF in relation to cases that should be subjected to appeal.

Applicants for the post of Senior Police Adviser must have at least 15 years of legal experience with at least 10 years’ experience in criminal law practice and procedure. They must also be an attorney-at-law admitted to the Bar.

Candidates applying for the position of Junior Police Legal Advisor must have at least 10 years’ legal experience with at least five years’ experience in criminal law practice and procedure. They, too, must also be admitted to the Bar.

Candidates for both positions should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as oral and written communication skills and have working knowledge of the relevant computer applications.