Urdu and Western Punjabi Analytic Linguist

Metlang • Dallas, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Metlang, a veteran-owned provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to law enforcement, is hiring Urdu and Western Punjabi Analytic Linguists for on-site, project-based employment. The role supports law enforcement investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud, and money laundering by monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material. The position pays $45 per hour and requires full-time local availability and travel out of state for extended periods. Candidates selected will undergo a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.

Requirements

• Clear, concise, and effective written and spoken communication skills in English, Urdu, and Western Punjabi.
• 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, Urdu, and Western Punjabi.
• Typing speed exceeding 40 words per minute.
• Ability to adapt under pressure and work cohesively in a team environment.
• Availability to work a rotating schedule.
• Must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English, Urdu, and Western Punjabi, or provide prior test results as required by contract.
• Availability to work full time locally and travel out of state for extended periods.
• Must meet Government security background investigation eligibility and suitability requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Federal clearance.

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.
• Examine information methodically and in detail for explanation and interpretation.

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 requirements.
• 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