Live Spanish Linguist for Law Enforcement Ops

SOSi; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Boston seeks a Spanish Linguist to provide vital support to federal law enforcement agencies. The role involves live monitoring, translation, and interpretation tasks, requiring strong bilingual skills to accurately communicate critical information. Ideal candidates are self-starters with a minimum of one year of translation experience, excellent English proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position may require flexible night and weekend schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Minimum of one year of translation experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English and the target language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live communication and summarize intercepted communications.
• Transcribe audio/video and written communications.
• Interpret communications to and from source language.
• Provide reports and summaries of communications for law enforcement.

Skills

Native fluency in language(s) other than English

Strong oral communication skills

Ability to understand slang and colloquial expressions

Excellent command of English

Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jatom Systems VoiceBox

Pen-Link Lincoln

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in Boston seeks a Spanish Linguist to provide vital support to federal law enforcement agencies. The role involves live monitoring, translation, and interpretation tasks, requiring strong bilingual skills to accurately communicate critical information. Ideal candidates are self-starters with a minimum of one year of translation experience, excellent English proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position may require flexible night and weekend schedules.