The Commissioner of Police invites applications for the position of:
LEGAL ADVISOR
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
Closing date for receipt of applications: MIDNIGHT on Friday 24th October 2025
ROLE: Legal Advisor
ORGANIZATION: Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force
LOCATION: Police Headquarters
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
SALARY: US$73,525.00 plus allowances
ROLE TYPE: Full-Time, 3-Year Fixed Contract
ROLE PURPOSE
The Legal Advisor to the RTCIPF will provide in-house legal counsel to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), ensuring the Force’s operations and decisions are compliant with applicable laws, regulations and human rights standards. This newly established role is critical in supporting the Commissioner of Police and the Force Executive in making sound, lawful and accountable decisions in all areas of policing, governance, policy and reform.
The Legal Advisor will act as the principal source of legal advice within the Force and liaise with the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and relevant oversight bodies as necessary.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Provide authoritative legal advice to the Commissioner and senior officers on a wide range of policing matters, including powers of arrest, detention, search and seizure, use of force and internal disciplinary procedures.
– Advise on legal risks associated with operational decisions, policies, reform initiatives and emerging areas such as surveillance, data protection. and public order policing
– Assist in the development and review of internal policies, standard operating procedures, and directives to ensure legal and constitutional compliance.
– Monitor and advise on relevant legislation, regulations and case law developments from the Turks and Caicos Islands, UK and regional jurisdictions that may impact the RTCIPF.
– Support the Commissioner in reviewing and responding to draft legislation, government policy proposals and consultation documents.
– Contribute to legislative reform initiatives related to policing, crime and criminal justice in collaboration with the Criminal Justice leads across Government.
– Advise on the conduct of internal investigations and disciplinary processes, ensuring they are fair, lawful and aligned with Police Regulations, the Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands and international human rights standards.
– Provide legal input into the handling of complaints, misconduct allegations and whistleblower matters.
– Liaise with and support the Integrity Commission, Human Rights Commission and Complaints Commission where appropriate.
– Support the Commissioner in managing legal proceedings involving the RTCIPF, including civil claims, judicial reviews and employment matters.
– Liaise with the Attorney General’s Chambers and external counsel on litigation strategy, settlement negotiations and legal representation.
– Assist in preparing legal submissions, affidavits, and witness statements when required.
– Deliver or coordinate legal training for officers and staff on relevant laws, codes of conduct, constitutional rights and legal obligations.
– Promote legal awareness and good decision-making throughout the Force.
– Support the development of legal literacy and accountability at all levels of command.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
– You will be a qualified Attorney at Law or Barrister, holding a Bachelor of Laws or its equivalent, Legal Profession Certificate or its equivalent, admittance or eligibility to admittance to the bar of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
– Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in public law, criminal law, policing law or administrative law.
– Strong understanding of police powers, criminal procedure, human rights law, and governance in a public sector context.
– Demonstrated experience advising senior officials or working within law enforcement, prosecution services, government, or oversight institutions.
– Understanding of public sector ethics and the legal framework of the Turks and Caicos Islands or other common law jurisdictions.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
– Experience working in or advising within the region, with understanding of comparable legal and constitutional frameworks.
– Familiarity with policing codes of practice.
– Experience handling civil litigation related to police conduct or employment law.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This appointment will be made on a three-year fixed term contract, which can be extended on such terms and for such period as may be mutually agreed. Salary US$73,525 plus allowances. 30 days of annual leave with full pay will be granted, which must be taken during the term of employment.
MAKING AN APPLICATION
Suitably qualified individuals should submit:
– A Cover Letter of no more than two pages, setting out how you meet the essential qualifications and experience for the role as detailed in the job description.
– Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with current contact information, educational qualifications, summary of relevant job experience and the contact details of three professional referees.
– Applicants invited to final interview will be required to provide copies of relevant qualifications as requested by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government HR.
– Three letters of reference will be required before a formal offer of appointment is made.
Applications should be submitted online via https://careers.gov.tc/
Deadline: On or before midnight on Friday 24th October 2025
Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.
Applications without supporting documents will not be processed.
Recruitment Process: Interviews are scheduled for end-October/early November.
Enquires can be made via email at careers@gov.tc
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.