Spanish Linguist (Chicago)

TITLE: Spanish Linguist

LOCATION: Chicago IL

About KACE

PASSIONATE. DEDICATED. PURPOSE-DRIVEN. These are just some of the characteristics that describe the 2,500 and counting members of KACE , Inc. We are a professional services firm with extensive domain expertise in the areas of counter-narcotics, criminal and civil investigations, public safety, and national security.

To thrive at KACE , Inc. takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek people who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

We’re looking to add Spanish Linguists. If you can envision joining a team where you’ll have the opportunity to work with law enforcement personnel to deliver mission-driven results that have a powerful impact on your local community, then we are looking for you!

As a Spanish Linguist, your mission will be to have a sense of urgency and to be an organized, deadline-driven self-starter; capable of juggling multiple priorities at once and executing each to completion.

Key functions you will perform:

• SAFEGUARD: Work to a professional code of ethics with confidentiality and neutrality
• SUMMARIZE: Provide verbal and written summaries of day-to-day communications across all levels of the Spanish language; including complex and/or highly idiomatic speech, slang, and colloquial expressions
• TRANSCRIBE: Review audio/video material and write/transcribe information with a superb degree of accuracy and expression
• TRANSLATE: Accurately translate a wide variety of complex material from Spanish into Standard English
  

What you need to have:

• 1 year of translation experience (professional or personal)
• Bachelor’s Degree OR 4 years of professional experience
• Native or near-native oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English
• Ability to deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure
• Availability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week when assigned to a project
• MUST be available to work a flexible schedule; to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proficient in MS Office
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active security clearance
• Available to travel as needed
  

All applicants selected will be subject to a strict government background investigation and must meet criteria that includes, but is not limited to:

• U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency
• Favorable credit check
• Resided in the U.S. at least 3 of the past 5 years

KACE , Inc. is committed to supporting the federal government and improving quality of life for all Americans!

If you have what it takes, apply now!