Spanish Analytical Linguist - DEA Clearance

Homeland Language Services; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A federal language services provider is seeking experienced DEA-cleared Spanish Linguists to support law enforcement operations across the country. The role involves live monitoring, transcription, and translation of sensitive communications. Candidates must have active DEA clearance, strong English and Spanish skills, and at least 1 year of experience in a legal setting. Flexible scheduling is required including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Active DEA clearance is mandatory.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in legal or law enforcement settings.
• Strong command of English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services for live monitoring.
• Transcribe and translate sensitive communications.
• Prepare evidence documentation and attend legal briefings.

Skills

Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation from Spanish to English

Transcription with high accuracy

Translation and summarization of communications

Discretion handling sensitive information

Flexibility for shift work

Tools

JSI VoiceBox

Pen-Link Intercept software

Job description

Homeland Language Services is seeking experienced DEA-cleared Spanish Linguists to support ongoing federal law enforcement operations across the United States. Interpreters will play a critical role in live monitoring, transcription, translation, and interpretation of sensitive communications in support of national investigations.

Location: Nationwide

Key Responsibilities:

● Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation from Spanish to English and vice versa.
● Transcribe audio and written communications with high accuracy and clarity.
● Translate and summarize communications to support law enforcement investigations.
● Attend legal briefings (e.g., Title III minimization) and prepare evidence documentation as needed.
● Maintain regular updates with program managers regarding shift availability and assignments.
● Assist with additional language support tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

● Must already possess active DEA clearance.
● U.S. Citizenship required.
● Minimum of 1 year of professional interpreting or translating experience in legal or law enforcement settings.
● Strong command of both English and Spanish, including the ability to understand slang and colloquial expressions.
● Willingness to work on flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Preferred:

● Prior experience in Title III wiretap or law enforcement-related projects.
● Familiarity with systems such as JSI VoiceBox or Pen-Link Intercept software.
● Ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Work Environment:

● Fast-paced and deadline-driven setting.
● Shift-based assignments with potential for 24/7 coverage.
● Work locations may vary depending on assignment.

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