Bilingual Spanish Linguist — Real-Time Transcription

MVM, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

KACE seeks a Linguist (Spanish Mexican) in Phoenix, AZ to perform real-time and recorded transcription for sensitive law enforcement work. You will capture court-ready transcripts, identify slang, and document code language, supporting only high-precision written outputs.

Expect travel to client sites and a fast-paced environment demanding accuracy. Applicants must meet Public Trust eligibility, have at least one year translation experience, and be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in the required language.
• Knowledge of Spanish, Mexican Dialect colloquialisms, slang terms, and regional expressions.
• Familiarity with SMS shorthand, social media terminology, and web chat communications.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to meet the position requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third‑party language assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English and Spanish.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
• Strong prioritization and time‑management skills; ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take technical direction and incorporate feedback from multiple sources.
• Must type 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Listen to live or recorded communications in Spanish and produce verbal and written synopses and transcriptions, as required by the project.
• Communicate pertinent information to the Client (law enforcement personnel) in a timely manner when supporting live monitoring.
• Build and maintain a master list of slang terms and codes used by a particular group/organization for the duration of the project.
• Build and maintain a voice library for the duration of the project.
• Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Produce court‑ready (accurate, clearly formatted, and complete) transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents in the required format.
• Use project reference tools and materials developed during the project to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8‑hour day (per required format and quality standards).
• Operate specialized government‑provided software and equipment (e.g., JSI voice box, Pen‑link, Comverse, and other communications‑collection tools) used at the assigned site.
• Maintain a daily productivity log in accordance with project requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Translation experience

Spanish Mexican dialect

SMS slang

Language assessment

Microsoft Office

Typing 45 WPM

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JSI voice box

Pen-link

Comverse

Job description

KACE seeks a Linguist (Spanish Mexican) in Phoenix, AZ to perform real-time and recorded transcription for sensitive law enforcement work. You will capture court-ready transcripts, identify slang, and document code language, supporting only high-precision written outputs.

Expect travel to client sites and a fast-paced environment demanding accuracy. Applicants must meet Public Trust eligibility, have at least one year translation experience, and be a US citizen or permanent resident.