Linguist - (Arabic-Chaldean)

KACE•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KACE is hiring an Arabic-Chaldean Linguist in Detroit, Michigan, to support sensitive law enforcement work. The role involves real-time and recorded transcription, translation, and summarization from Arabic-Chaldean into English. Linguists produce accurate, court-ready written products; identify and document colloquialisms, slang, and coded language; and communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel. The position is client-facing and requires professional communication, accuracy, and the ability to work independently. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, pays $33.00 per hour, and requires travel to client sites. Specialized government-provided software and equipment are used. Applicants selected may undergo a government background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of translation experience in the required language.
Knowledge of Arabic-Chaldean colloquialisms, slang, and regional expressions.
Familiarity with SMS shorthand, social media terminology, and web chat communications.
Excellent verbal and written skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
English and Arabic-Chaldean proficiency at or above Level 3 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills for client-facing interactions.
Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust eligibility.
Favorable credit check, as applicable, and successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must have lived in the U.S. for three of the past five years.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience performing similar linguist work in a comparable environment.

Responsibilities

Listen to live or recorded Arabic-Chaldean communications and produce verbal and written synopses, transcriptions, and translations as required by the project.
Communicate pertinent information to law enforcement clients in a timely manner.
Build and maintain a master list of slang terms and codes used by a group or organization for the duration of a project or case.
Build and maintain a players list by group or organization for each project or case.
Build and maintain a voice library throughout the project.
Transcribe and translate pertinent recorded audio files and documents, producing accurate, clearly formatted, complete, court-ready transcripts in accordance with project standards.
Use project reference tools and materials to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Operate specialized government-provided software and equipment, including JSI voice box, Pen-Link, Comverse, and Cellebrite.
Transcribe and translate a minimum of 18–22 minutes of recorded audio files during an eight-hour shift.
Maintain and submit a daily productivity log.
Perform related duties as assigned.