Director of Public Prosecutions
Constitutional officer — heads the Office of the DPP, directs all criminal prosecutions on behalf of the Crown, independent of political control.
Typical Salary
J$10M
to J$18M per year
Open Roles
1+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Constitutional office
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Career Paths
Defence counsel / Crown Counsel→Senior Crown Counsel→Deputy DPP→Director of Public Prosecutions
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$10MSenior: J$18M
Key Skills
Criminal prosecution
Evidence review
Case management
Grand jury guidance
Team leadership
Constitutional independence
Media liaison
Appeals management
Education
Minimum Entry
- LLB
- Called to the Jamaican Bar
- Extensive criminal law experience
Preferred
- LLM Criminal Law
- 10+ years prosecution experience
Professional Qualifications
- Called to Bar — Jamaica
- Judicial Service Commission appointment
- Jamaica Constitution s.94 compliance
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