Independent Linguist

Job Description:

By working as a contract linguist with the FBI, you could aid in efforts to thwart criminal activities such as terrorism and cybercrime. The FBI is seeking individuals proficient in Spanish, Persian-Farsi, Pashto-Afghani, Arabic, Ukrainian, French, Haitian Creole, Somali, and Hindi to work alongside its many operatives in investigations into instances of corruption, counterintelligence threats, and other crimes. Your work as a contract linguist could help bring criminals to justice and safeguard citizens of the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Convert texts or audio recordings from a foreign language into English language.
• Interpreting during interviews, training sessions, or visits from foreign dignitaries is crucial to prevent misunderstandings and miscommunications that could potentially hinder the success of the event.
• My understanding of cultural nuances can help to bridge any communication gaps that may arise during investigations, thereby facilitating a more productive outcome.
• Share any additional steps taken to ensure the quality of the translated materials.
• Help special agents with conducting interviews using different strategies.
• The position is stationed at a field office, but travel to other field offices or legal attachs may be required in order to provide support for legal matters that arise.

Key Requirments:

If you want to apply for the contract linguist position, you must fulfill certain requirements:

• Achieving satisfactory grades on the FBI's Foreign Language Test Battery showcases your proficiency in languages.
• Only U.S. citizens can apply for this position.
• The obligation to acquire Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance cannot be overlooked.
• Devoted to undertaking travel responsibilities as per requirements.
• All applicants seeking employment with the FBI are subject to the agency's Employment Eligibility standards.

To meet the needs of all Americans and ensure that justice is administered equitably, the Department of Justice seeks to include a broad range of perspectives and experiences by promoting diversity within our workforce.