Multilingual Translator & Transcriptionist (Security-Cleared)

SOSi; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend availability

Job summary

SOSi seeks SCA Foreign Language Translators for multiple locations across the United States. The role covers translation, transcription, summarization, and interpretation of source materials from government agencies.

You may work with Spanish, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Vietnamese, and more, supporting investigations as needed. Responsibilities include monitoring, translating, and quality control, plus administrative duties and potential court testimony.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Law Enforcement Sensitive clearance (SSBI).
• HS diploma or equivalent training/education.
• A minimum of four (4) years combined work and educational experience translating/interpreting English and another language.
• Language proficiency testing at minimum level 3 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Excellent command of English and clear, concise communication."
• Ability to listen, comprehend, and translate slang and colloquial expressions.
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm (may be waived under certain circumstances).
• Willingness to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, translate, transcribe, interpret, perform quality control and validate services.
• Provide reliable translations and summaries of source materials.
• Transcribe/translate documents and perform quality control on others' work when not intercepting.
• Attend training for equipment and software used by the client.
• Perform administrative duties related to tasks (log sheets, binders, labeling).
• Attend minimization briefings and understand Court regulations.
• Testify in court as required.
• Prepare transcriptions of source exhibits including videos, audio, and documents.

Skills

Language proficiency

Typing speed

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Audio recording machines

Word processing software

Job description

SOSi seeks SCA Foreign Language Translators for multiple locations across the United States. The role covers translation, transcription, summarization, and interpretation of source materials from government agencies.

You may work with Spanish, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Vietnamese, and more, supporting investigations as needed. Responsibilities include monitoring, translating, and quality control, plus administrative duties and potential court testimony.