Linguist - (Eastern Punjabi)

KACE•Sacramento, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KACE is hiring an Eastern Punjabi Linguist to support sensitive law enforcement work. The role involves listening to live or recorded Punjabi communications and producing English transcriptions, translations, and verbal or written synopses. The linguist identifies and documents colloquialisms, slang, coded language, and other pertinent information, communicating relevant findings to law enforcement personnel in a timely manner. The position is client-facing and requires professional communication, accuracy, and the ability to work independently. The preferred candidate is a seasoned linguist who can maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism. The role is based in Rancho Cordova–Sacramento, California, and requires travel to client sites. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. It is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime, with an hourly rate of $35. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust eligibility and satisfy the stated background-investigation, residency, and citizenship or permanent-residency conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of translation experience in the required language.
Knowledge of Punjabi colloquialisms, slang terms, 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 Punjabi 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.
Ability to travel to client sites.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience performing similar linguist work in a comparable environment.
Seasoned, highly experienced linguist able to work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Listen to live or recorded Punjabi 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 each 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 into accurate, clearly formatted, complete, court-ready products according to 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.