
divh2Linguist/h2pSOSi is seeking Spanish Linguists in El Paso, TX to support our federal law enforcement customer. The Spanish Analytic Linguist will provide operational support to support linguist and translator duties as assigned by the PMO. The role will involve providing live monitoring, translation, transcription, and interpretation support for our customers ongoing and upcoming investigations. Additionally, these assignments require the flexibility to work assigned shift schedules, including the possibility of nights and weekends. The ideal candidate will be a computer savvy, self-starter, capable of hitting the ground running and flexible to support assignments on very short notice./ppEssential Job Duties/pulliMonitor live communication and listen to or read foreign language communications lawfully intercepted, and perform immediate verbal summaries, then subsequent written or typed summaries into the English language./liliTranscribe audio/video and written communications to and from source language to English as required./liliInterpret consecutively or simultaneously to and from source language to English as required./liliValidate by reviewing others original translation, transcription, or the quality control review of the specified original work in order to attest to the accuracy of the final work./liliSummarize by providing concise and accurate synopsis of oral or written communications./liliProvide reliable, accurate gists and summaries of intercepted communication to law enforcement officers./liliAttend federal and state legal briefings, known as Title III minimization, prior to the beginning of any new investigation./liliAssist law enforcement officers in the preparation of evidence and investigation summaries for the possibility of federal or state trials./liliServe as a fact witness in federal or state court when subpoenaed to testify./liliMaintain regular communication with the program manager and keeping them informed of available hours/days/shifts for upcoming assignments./liliPerform other duties as assigned by the customer or the Program Manager./li/ulpQualifications/ppMinimum Requirements/pulliMust be 18 years old or older./liliHold a high school diploma or equivalent./liliBe a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Residents who are in the U.S. legally and have legal work status./liliMinimum of one (1) year of translation experience in the required language./liliHave demonstrated proficiency in English and the target language as demonstrated through testing./liliCertified or the ability to become certified in listening, speaking, reading, and writing language proficiency in target native language and English./liliStrong oral communication skills to effectively communicate with law enforcement officials of varying backgrounds./liliAbility to understand slang and colloquial expressions in your native language, and the ability to translate these into English while still conveying the original meaning and context./liliNative fluency in language(s) other than English./liliExcellent command of English with the ability to produce clear and concise written translations, transcriptions, and summaries./liliProficient in Microsoft office applications and ability to learn to use new software./liliAbility to type a minimum of 40 words per minute (WPM)./liliFamiliarity with a variety of media storage including cassettes, videos, and digital media./liliAbility to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines./liliAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliExperience as a linguist in support of defense, intelligence, or law enforcement agencies./liliFederal law enforcement clearance./liliFlexibility to support assignments on short notice./liliAvailability for multiple shifts to include weekends./li/ulpWork Environment/pulliFast-paced, deadline-driven environment./liliShift-based schedules may include coverage of 24/7 operations./liliOffice environment with different locations depending upon assignment./li/ulpWorking at SOSi/ppAll interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason./p/div