Spanish Linguist - McAllen, TX

Job Summary: Our Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding of colloquialisms and slang terms; extracting pertinent information and communicating that information to law enforcement agent(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting
• Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language
• 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