Linguist - (Punjabi)

KACE•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KACE is seeking a Punjabi Linguist to support sensitive law enforcement work. The role performs real-time and recorded transcription, translation, and summarization from Punjabi into English, producing accurate, complete, clearly formatted, court-ready written products. The Linguist identifies and documents colloquialisms, slang, coded language, and other pertinent information for law enforcement personnel. This is a client-facing role requiring professional communication and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. The position is based in Los Angeles, California, with required travel to client sites. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, with an hourly rate of $35. Applicants may be subject to 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 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.

Responsibilities

Listen to live or recorded communications in Punjabi 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 throughout each project or case.
Build and maintain a players list by group or organization throughout 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.