Urban English Linguist — Real-Time Transcription (PT)

KACE Company; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 78,523,000 - 85,411,000; Part time

Job summary

KACE Company is seeking a Linguist to perform real-time and recorded transcription from Urban English to English in support of sensitive law enforcement work. You will capture accurate, court-ready written products and identify slang and coded language for reporting to authorities.

Travel to client sites is required. A High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of Urban English translation experience are required, along with excellent English skills and a 45 wpm typing speed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year translation experience in Urban English.
• Knowledge of Urban English colloquialisms, slang terms, and regional expressions.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Listen to live or recorded Urban English communications and produce transcriptions.
• Communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain a slang term and code master list for the project.
• Transcribe and translate calls and documents as assigned by the supervisor.
• Produce court-ready transcriptions in the required format.

Skills

Urban English

Typing 45 wpm

Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

KACE Company is seeking a Linguist to perform real-time and recorded transcription from Urban English to English in support of sensitive law enforcement work. You will capture accurate, court-ready written products and identify slang and coded language for reporting to authorities.

Travel to client sites is required. A High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of Urban English translation experience are required, along with excellent English skills and a 45 wpm typing speed.