Jamaican, Patois and Haitian Creole Linguists (Secret Clearance)
Core
Linguist and translator/transcriber supporting intelligence operations by monitoring, transcribing, translating, and validating intercepted communications in Jamaican Patois and Haitian Creole.
Role type
Intelligence Linguist (Intercept Monitoring & Translation)
Builds
Verbatim transcripts, summaries (gists), and validated translations of audio/video intercepts and documents for government customers.
Domain
Intelligence / Defense / Linguistics
Required skills
Jamaican Patois fluency, Haitian Creole fluency, native-level listening comprehension, native-level reading comprehension, verbatim transcription, oral interpretation, slang/colloquialism identification, voice library usage, administrative documentation, typing (40+ wpm), Secret clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Degree in linguistics or relevant foreign language study
Technologies
T2S2 systems, recording/playback equipment, digital media storage, voice libraries
Responsibilities
Monitor communication intercepts and provide immediate oral and written summaries in English; transcribe audio/video and written documents verbatim; interpret foreign languages orally; validate transcripts against source media; maintain lists of slang and codes; arrange and file documentation.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, shift-based operational role