Linguist, Spanish – Mexican

KACE Company

. Perform real-time and/or recorded transcription from Spanish to English for sensitive law enforcement work .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real-time and recorded transcription from Spanish to English, with a strong focus on accuracy and court-ready documentation. Proficient in identifying colloquialisms and slang, while effectively communicating pertinent information to law enforcement personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Spanish To English TranslationCourt-Ready TranscriptionKnowledge Of ColloquialismsStrong Computer SkillsPublic Trust Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Real-Time TranscriptionTranslation ExperienceTyping Speed Of 45 Words Per MinuteKnowledge Of SMS ShorthandFamiliarity With Social Media Terminology

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal And Written SkillsStrong Prioritization SkillsTime-Management SkillsAbility To Work Under PressureEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

JSI Voice BoxPen-LinkComverseMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Law EnforcementBackground InvestigationDrug ScreeningPublic Trust EligibilityU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform real-time and/or recorded transcription from Spanish to English for sensitive law enforcement work
Produce accurate, court-ready written products
Identify, decode, and document colloquialisms, slang, and coded language
Extract and communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel
Listen to live or recorded Spanish communications and produce verbal and written synopses and transcriptions
Communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel in a timely manner during live monitoring
Build and maintain master lists of slang terms and codes used by groups or organizations
Build and maintain a voice library throughout the project
Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents
Produce court-ready transcriptions of calls, chats, and documents in the required format
Use project reference tools and materials to ensure accuracy and consistency
Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day
Operate specialized government-provided software and equipment, including JSI voice box, Pen-link, and Comverse
Maintain a daily productivity log
Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in the required language
Knowledge of Spanish, Mexican Dialect colloquialisms, slang terms, and regional expressions
Familiarity with SMS shorthand, social media terminology, and web chat communications
Excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Ability to score 3 or better on a third-party language assessment in English and Spanish
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel
Strong prioritization and time-management skills; ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and work effectively in a team environment
Ability to take technical direction and incorporate feedback from multiple sources
Must type 45 words per minute
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust eligibility
Favorable credit check, as applicable to the required Public Trust eligibility
Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening
Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the past 5 years
Mobility to attend meetings with managers and employees
Ability to write, type, and use a telephone system for extended periods
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while monitoring live or recorded calls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for overtime
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities