Jamaican Patois Analytic Linguist | Public Service Translation

Metlang; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

401k retirement account

Paid vacation days

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Metlang is seeking a Jamaican Patois Analytic Linguist in New York to monitor, transcribe, translate, interpret, and analyze communications to assist law enforcement. The role requires fluency in English and Jamaican Patois, along with a strong ability to summarize and translate.

Benefits include $40/hour pay, major medical insurance, 401k, paid vacation days, and federal holidays. Applicants will undergo a security background check and must be able to adapt under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate in both English and Jamaican Patois.
• Ability to translate colloquial language accurately in real time.
• Experience in interpreting or translating is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor foreign language communications and summarize in English.
• Transcribe spoken language into written text.
• Translate between languages both in writing and orally.
• Analyze communications for explanation and interpretation.

Skills

Clear communication in English and Jamaican Patois

Ability to summarize and translate in real-time

Prior interpreting and translating experience

Attention to detail and organization skills

Typing speed of 40+ words per minute

Adaptability under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metlang is seeking a Jamaican Patois Analytic Linguist in New York to monitor, transcribe, translate, interpret, and analyze communications to assist law enforcement. The role requires fluency in English and Jamaican Patois, along with a strong ability to summarize and translate.

Benefits include $40/hour pay, major medical insurance, 401k, paid vacation days, and federal holidays. Applicants will undergo a security background check and must be able to adapt under pressure.