KACE Company
Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects (Puerto Rican and Dominican)
KACE Company, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects (Puerto Rican and Dominican)
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Title: Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects (Puerto Rican and Dominican) Location: Nationwide Security Clearance: Public Trust Schedule: As Needed Part‑Time Essential Services Position requiring day/night shifts, including weekends and holidays. Non‑exempt; eligible for overtime. Hourly: $28.73/hr
About KACE When you join KACE, you work alongside talented professionals dedicated to making a difference. KACE values diverse talents and experiences, focusing on purposeful, forward‑thinking careers. Join KACE and make a difference!
Job Summary Our linguists perform real‑time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish (Caribbean dialects) to English, analyze, identify, and decode colloquialisms and slang, and convey relevant information to law enforcement agents. Responsibilities include transcribing source documents and recordings from various media.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Listen to oral and written intercepts or pre‑recorded communications in Spanish and provide verbal and written synopses and transcriptions as applicable per project.
Relate all pertinent information to the Client when supporting a live project.
Contribute to a master‑list of slang words and codes used by a particular group/organization for the duration of the project/case.
Maintain a voice library for the duration of the project.
Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents as assigned by the supervisor.
Produce court‑ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents, following the required format.
Use the various reference tools created during the project.
Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8‑hour day.
Operate specialized software equipment provided by the government, including JSI voice box, Pen‑link, Comverse, and other communication collection equipment used at the assigned site.
Maintain a daily log of productivity.
Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of practice.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
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.
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 meet a contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third‑party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English.
Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Work under pressure, in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
Prioritize, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and work in a team environment.
Take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
Type 45 words per minute.
Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
Successfully pass a background investigation, medical and drug screen.
U.S. Citizen.
Permanent Resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past 3 of 5 years.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods while monitoring live or taped calls. Ability to leave desk may be restricted when handling live monitoring and translating of calls.
For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com.
KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.
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Title: Spanish Linguist - Caribbean Dialects (Puerto Rican and Dominican) Location: Nationwide Security Clearance: Public Trust Schedule: As Needed Part‑Time Essential Services Position requiring day/night shifts, including weekends and holidays. Non‑exempt; eligible for overtime. Hourly: $28.73/hr
About KACE When you join KACE, you work alongside talented professionals dedicated to making a difference. KACE values diverse talents and experiences, focusing on purposeful, forward‑thinking careers. Join KACE and make a difference!
Job Summary Our linguists perform real‑time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish (Caribbean dialects) to English, analyze, identify, and decode colloquialisms and slang, and convey relevant information to law enforcement agents. Responsibilities include transcribing source documents and recordings from various media.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Listen to oral and written intercepts or pre‑recorded communications in Spanish and provide verbal and written synopses and transcriptions as applicable per project.
Relate all pertinent information to the Client when supporting a live project.
Contribute to a master‑list of slang words and codes used by a particular group/organization for the duration of the project/case.
Maintain a voice library for the duration of the project.
Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents as assigned by the supervisor.
Produce court‑ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents, following the required format.
Use the various reference tools created during the project.
Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8‑hour day.
Operate specialized software equipment provided by the government, including JSI voice box, Pen‑link, Comverse, and other communication collection equipment used at the assigned site.
Maintain a daily log of productivity.
Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of practice.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
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.
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 meet a contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third‑party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English.
Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Work under pressure, in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
Prioritize, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and work in a team environment.
Take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
Type 45 words per minute.
Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
Successfully pass a background investigation, medical and drug screen.
U.S. Citizen.
Permanent Resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past 3 of 5 years.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods while monitoring live or taped calls. Ability to leave desk may be restricted when handling live monitoring and translating of calls.
For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com.
KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.
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