Samoan Analytic Linguists are responsible for monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material assisting law enforcement with their investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud and money laundering. Metlang offers rewarding project-based employment on-site. We take pride in building long-term relationships with our employees while providing outstanding benefits and competitive weekly pay. The Samoan Analytic Linguist position offers $40.05 per hour, major medical insurance (pending eligibility), 401k retirement account, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements), up to 10 paid vacation days, and 11 paid federal holidays.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monitor: To listen to or read foreign language communications, then subsequently type summaries into the English language.
• Transcribe: To render the spoken word of a language into the written form of the same language.
• Translate: To render the spoken or written word of one language into the written form of another language.
• Interpret: To translate orally either consecutively or simultaneously from source language to target language.
• Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Requirements:

• Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Samoan
• Experience summarizing and translating audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
• Demonstrate prior interpreting and translating experience in a law enforcement setting
• Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English and Samoan
• Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
• Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment
• Availability to work a rotating schedule
• Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and Samoan or provide prior test results as required by contract
• Federal Clearance a plus
• Availability to work full time locally and travel outside your area for extended periods of time required

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 Samoan Analytic 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 Samoan Analytic Linguist Position.