Tongan Analytic Linguist: Real-Time Translation

Metlang; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

401k retirement account

Sick time (1 hour per 40 hours)

Vacation days (up to 10)

Federal holidays (11)

Job summary

Metlang is a veteran-owned provider supplying interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the law enforcement community nationwide. The Tongan Analytic Linguist role focuses on monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material to support investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, and fraud.

Roles are on-site with competitive weekly pay and benefits including major medical insurance, a 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Clear, concise written and spoken English and Tongan.
• Experience summarizing, translating audio and text in real time.
• Prior interpreting and translating experience in a law enforcement setting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and terminology in English and Tongan.
• Typing speed exceeding 40 words per minute.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.
• Willingness to travel and work rotating schedules.
• Candidates must pass language tests or provide prior test results.
• Federal Clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conversations or texts and type summaries in English.
• Transcribe spoken language into written form.
• Translate between Tongan and English as needed.
• Interpret orally, consecutively or simultaneously.
• Analyze information to support investigations.

Skills

English language

Tongan language

Typing speed

Microsoft Office

Ability to travel

Rotating schedule availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metlang is a veteran-owned provider supplying interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the law enforcement community nationwide. The Tongan Analytic Linguist role focuses on monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material to support investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, and fraud.

Roles are on-site with competitive weekly pay and benefits including major medical insurance, a 401k, and paid time off.