Cleared Jamaican Patois Analytic Linguist

Metlang is a veteran-owned provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the law enforcement community. The Cleared Jamaican Patois Analytic Linguist position involves monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material to assist law enforcement with investigations.

Requirements

• Federal Clearance
• Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Jamaican Patois
• Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
• Demonstrate prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting
• Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English and Jamaican Patois
• Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
• Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment
• Availability to work a rotating schedule
• Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and Jamaican Patois or provide prior test results as required by contract

Benefits

• Major medical insurance (pending eligibility)
• 401k retirement account
• 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements)
• Up to 10 paid vacation days
• 11 paid federal holidays