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Urdu and Punjabi Analytic Linguist

Metlang · Los Angeles, CA · Yesterday
On-siteInformation Technology$45/hrFull-time

About the role

Metlang is a veteran‑owned provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to law enforcement nationwide. Since 1990, Metlang has been the leading provider of these services to the United States Department of Justice. The company employs experienced bilingual professionals with advanced or expert‑level fluency in over 100 languages and dialects.

Urdu and Punjabi Analytic Linguists monitor, transcribe, translate, interpret, and analyze source material to assist law enforcement investigations into narco‑trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud, and money laundering. Metlang offers project‑based, on‑site employment with competitive weekly pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor: Listen to or read foreign‑language communications and type summaries into English.
  • Transcribe: Render spoken language into written form of the same language.
  • Translate: Render spoken or written words from one language into written form of another language.
  • Interpret: Translate orally, either consecutively or simultaneously, from source language to target language.
  • Analyze: Examine information methodically and in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Requirements

  • Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.
  • Experience summarizing and translating audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in real time.
  • Prior interpreting and translating experience in a law‑enforcement setting.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, and text‑message terminology in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.
  • Typing speed exceeding 40 words per minute.
  • Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment.
  • Availability to work a rotating schedule.
  • Must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English, Urdu, and Punjabi (or provide prior test results as required by contract).
  • Availability to work full time locally and travel out of state for extended periods.
  • Selected applicants will be subject to a government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.

Physical Demands

Essential functions require the ability to talk, hear, see, sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle 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 individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Pay

$45 per hour.

Benefits

  • Major medical insurance (pending eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement account.
  • 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as required by local law).
  • Up to 10 paid vacation days.
  • 11 paid federal holidays.

Schedule

Rotating schedule; full‑time, on‑site work required. Extended out‑of‑state travel is required for this position.

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