Spanish Linguist - Mcallen, Tx

KACE - Powering Possibility

McAllen, TX, US
Hourly: $28.73ph; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Spanish to english transcription
Live call monitoring and translation
Slang and colloquialism identification
Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English for law enforcement agents

Job Summary

  • Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English for law enforcement agents.
  • The role requires maintaining a voice library and contributing to a master-list of slang words and codes used by specific organizations.
  • Employees must be able to transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation within an 8-hour day while using specialized government equipment.

Matching Summary

Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English for law enforcement agents.

Salary

Hourly: $28.73/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Overtime eligible under Service Contract Act

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spanish to English transcription
  • Live call monitoring and translation
  • Slang and colloquialism identification
  • Court ready transcription production
  • Specialized government software operation
  • 16 minutes per hour transcription rate

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of SMS and social media language
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team environment collaboration skills
  • Effective communication with management
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience OR Associate degree plus 5 years OR High School Diploma plus 7 years
  • Minimum 1 year of transcription experience in Spanish
  • Must be US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
  • Score of 3 or better on third-party Language Assessment
  • Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute
  • Favorable credit check and background investigation clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status

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