Spanish Analytic Linguist

Metlang • El Centro, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Metlang is a veteran-owned provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the law enforcement community nationwide. Since 1990, the company has provided these services to the United States Department of Justice. Spanish Analytic Linguists monitor, transcribe, translate, interpret, and analyze source material to assist law enforcement investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud, and money laundering. The role offers project-based, on-site employment and pays $40.05 per hour. Major medical insurance is available pending eligibility, along with a 401(k), sick time, up to 10 paid vacation days, and 11 paid federal holidays.

Requirements

• Clear, concise, and effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in real time.
• Prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, and text-message terminology in English and Spanish.
• Typing speed exceeding 40 words per minute.
• Ability to adapt under pressure and function cohesively in a team environment.
• Availability to work a rotating schedule.
• Pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and Spanish, or provide prior test results as required by contract.
• Applicants selected must undergo a Government security background investigation and meet eligibility and suitability requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to work full time locally and travel outside the area for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor foreign-language communications and type summaries in English.
• Transcribe spoken language into written form in the same language.
• Translate spoken or written material from one language into written form in another language.
• Interpret orally, consecutively or simultaneously, from a source language to a target language.
• Analyze information methodically and in detail for explanation and interpretation.
• Assist law enforcement investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud, and money laundering.

Benefits

• Major medical insurance, pending eligibility
• 401(k) retirement account
• One hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, or as required by local regulations
• Up to 10 paid vacation days
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Competitive weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed