Job Description

Metlang is a veteran owned provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the law enforcement community nationwide. Since 1990, Metlang has been the nation’s leading provider of these services assisting law enforcement with their investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud, and money laundering. We offer rewarding project-based employment on-site and employ experienced bilingual professionals with expert level foreign language fluency in over 100 languages and dialects.

We are currently seeking HSI Linguists nationwide with experience monitoring for the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (ICE). This HSI Linguist position is contingent on a contract award from Homeland Security. Upon contract award, the position will offer hourly rates as follows: Spanish Linguist & English Linguist $28.73 per hour, Spanish special projects Virginia $36.74 per hour, other languages $40. The Linguist position offers a weekly payroll system, major medical insurance (pending eligibility), 401k retirement account, paid sick time, paid vacation and 11 paid federal holidays.

Schedule:

* 8-hour shifts

* Day and evening shifts

* Rotating schedule

* Weekday and weekend opportunities

* Part-time and full-time opportunities

* Availability to travel locally, in state and out of state is a plus!

HSI Linguist Requirements:

* Fluent in English and applicant language.
* Minimum of one year of translation experience.

* Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and applicant language.

* Experience monitoring, analyzing, transcribing, translating, and interpreting for Homeland Security Investigations.

* Ability to summarize, translate and interpret live audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner.

* Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft office and ability to adapt to multiple government operating systems.

* Up to date understanding of modern social media and text messaging terminology in English and applicant language.

* Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute.

* Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment.
* Availability to work in the office of law enforcement buildings.

* Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and candidate language or provide prior test results as required by contract.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.

Physical Demands:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the HSI Linguist job. They include the ability to talk, hear, see, sit for extended periods of time, use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate keys on a keyboard or telephone pad, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the HSI Linguist Position.

Metlang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran or disability.

At Metlang LLC/Metropolitan Interpreters and Translators, Inc., we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact our Human Resources Department at : 1-800-421-0303 for further assistance.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work at office, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,

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