Spanish Linguist, Caribbean Dialect - Boston, Ma

KACE

Boston, MA, US
Hourly: $28.73ph; overtime eligible under service ...
Spanish to english real-time transcription
Caribbean dialect knowledge
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 meet stringent deadlines while working day and night shifts including weekends and holidays.

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; Overtime eligible under Service Contract Act; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spanish to English real-time transcription
  • Caribbean dialect knowledge
  • Slang and colloquialism identification
  • Court-ready transcription production
  • 16 minutes per 8-hour day productivity
  • 45 words per minute typing speed
  • Government communication software operation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SMS and social media language
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Team collaboration and time management
  • Voice library maintenance experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience OR Associate degree plus 5 years OR High School Diploma plus 7 years
  • Minimum one year of transcription experience in Spanish
  • Must score 3 or better on third-party Language Assessment
  • US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required
  • Favorable credit check and background investigation clearance

Work Rights

Must be US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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