Jamaican Patois Linguist

Title:

Jamaican Patois Linguist

Location:

Nationwide

Security Clearance:
Public Trust

Schedule:

As needed Part‑time. Day/night shifts, weekends/holidays. Eligible for overtime.

Hourly: $40.00/hr

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Our Linguists are responsible for performing real‑time transcriptions of sensitive material from Jamaican Patois to English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding colloquialisms and slang terms; extracting pertinent information and communicating that information to law enforcement agent(s). The linguist will also be responsible for transcribing source documents and recordings from storage media, including but not limited to audio cassettes, videocassettes, or digital media.

• Listen to oral and written intercepts or pre‑recorded communications in Jamaican Patois and provide verbal and written synopsis 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 or 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 supervisor.
• Produce court‑ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents, following the required format.
• Use 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, including JSI voice box, Pen‑link, Comverse, and other communication collection equipment used at the assigned site.
• Maintain daily log of productivity.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of practice.

• Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years’ experience 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 meet a score of 3 or better on a third‑party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English.
• Must have strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
• Prioritize tasks, manage time, meet stringent deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
• Type 45 words per minute.

• 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 or Permanent Resident who have lived in the U.S. for the past 3 of 5 years.

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:
  Requires mobility to attend meetings with managers and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0%-10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0%-10% of the time.
• Fingering/…