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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
Position Type: Contingency Hire
Location: Nationwide (Remote and Secure Site Locations)
Clearance Level: Eligibility for U.S. Government security clearance required

Job Summary:

Global Impact Group LLC is seeking qualified Transcription Specialists for contingency hire in support of anticipated federal contracts involving law enforcement and investigative transcription services. The successful candidate will provide verbatim transcription of audio recordings including wiretaps, surveillance, informant debriefings, and suspect interviews. This position is contingent upon contract award and requires precision, speed, and the ability to interpret coded and slang language often used in criminal networks.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Accurately transcribe complex audio recordings, maintaining verbatim fidelity, including slang, non-verbal cues, and inaudible indicators.
  • Handle transcription of highly sensitive and confidential materials, ensuring legal admissibility.
  • Transcribe in English and/or target foreign languages, maintaining consistent formatting and speaker labeling protocols.
  • Interpret and flag coded language, criminal jargon, or cultural idioms as needed for investigative analysis.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement officials, case analysts, and linguists to verify accuracy and context.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to secure file transfer and data handling procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated high-speed typing with a minimum of 70 WPM and exceptional accuracy.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in legal, law enforcement, or investigative transcription.
  • Familiarity with criminal slang, regional dialects, and coded terminology used in illicit networks.
  • Strong listening and analytical comprehension skills; ability to transcribe poor-quality or multi-speaker audio.
  • Experience working with transcription software tools (e.g., Express Scribe, ForTheRecord, Adobe Audition).
  • Ability to follow detailed formatting and time-stamping requirements specific to legal and law enforcement documentation.
Language Requirements:

  • English transcription proficiency is required.
  • Bilingual candidates with transcription capability in any of the following are highly desired:
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Mandarin
  • Russian
  • Farsi
  • Haitian Creole
  • Vietnamese
  • French
  • Pashto
  • Other mission-critical languages
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working with the DEA, FBI, DHS, or local law enforcement.
  • Familiarity with Title III wiretap operations, SCIF protocols, or chain-of-custody documentation.
  • Ability to pass government language proficiency tests and security clearance screenings.
Conditions of Employment:

  • Employment is contingent upon contract award and favorable background investigation.
  • Must be willing to work on-site in secure locations or remotely under strict data protection protocols.
  • Availability for shift work, weekends, or high-volume turnaround projects is expected.
Global Impact Group LLC is committed to hiring transcription professionals who uphold integrity, accuracy, and operational readiness in support of public safety and national security. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.

Employment Type: PART_TIME
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