Jamaican Patois Linguist

Perform real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Jamaican Patois to English; collect, analyze, identify, and decode colloquialisms and slang terms; extract pertinent information and communicate that information to law enforcement agent(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years' experience in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years' experience in a professional setting OR a High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language
• Select applicants will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements to access classified information.
• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions.
• Knowledgeable in SMS language, social media, and Webchat.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Must be able to meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third-party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
• Requires the ability to prioritize, have effective time management skills, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment.
• Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
• Must type 45 words per minute.