Somali Linguist - Nationwide

KACE

Nationwide
Hourly: $35.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Real-time transcription
Somali to english translation
Colloquialism and slang analysis
Linguists perform real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Somali to English, collecting and analyzing colloquialisms and slang to extract pertinent information for law enforcement agents

Job Summary

  • Linguists perform real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Somali to English, collecting and analyzing colloquialisms and slang to extract pertinent information for law enforcement agents.
  • Essential Functions include listening to oral and written intercepts, providing synopses and transcriptions, contributing to slang word lists, maintaining voice libraries, and producing court-ready transcriptions.
  • This is an as-needed part-time essential services position requiring day/night shifts, including weekends and holidays, with eligibility for overtime.

Matching Summary

Linguists perform real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Somali to English, collecting and analyzing colloquialisms and slang to extract pertinent information for law enforcement agents.

Salary

Hourly: $35.00/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Real-time transcription
  • Somali to English translation
  • Colloquialism and slang analysis
  • Sensitive material handling
  • Specialized software operation
  • Court-ready transcriptions

Nice-to-have

  • Purpose-driven and forward-thinking
  • Open-minded and trustworthy
  • Invested in making a difference
  • Team environment collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree AND 3 years' experience OR Associate degree AND 5 years' experience OR High School Diploma AND 7 years' experience
  • Minimum 1 year transcription experience in Somali
  • US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance
  • Typing speed of 45 WPM
  • Score of 3 or better on third-party Language Assessment (English)

Work Rights

Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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