Linguist - Spanish Caribbean & Urban English Transcription

KACE Company; Lorton (VA); In loco; USD 58.000 - 62.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

KACE is seeking a Linguist for real-time and recorded transcription from Spanish Caribbean & Urban English into English, based in Lorton, VA. The role supports sensitive law enforcement work with accuracy and timely reporting.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, with travel to client sites as required. Candidates must meet security requirements and demonstrate strong language and typing skills.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in the required language.
• Knowledge of Spanish, Caribbean Dialect & Urban English 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.
• Must be available for nationwide travel.
• Must score 90% or higher on all APOLLO assessments.
• Must score 100% on the 2nd Interview screening.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Listen to live or recorded communications in Spanish & Urban English 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.

Conoscenze

Spanish Caribbean Dialect

Urban English slang

Translation experience

Microsoft Office

Typing 45 wpm

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

KACE is seeking a Linguist for real-time and recorded transcription from Spanish Caribbean & Urban English into English, based in Lorton, VA. The role supports sensitive law enforcement work with accuracy and timely reporting.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, with travel to client sites as required. Candidates must meet security requirements and demonstrate strong language and typing skills.