| We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. | |
| CATEGORY | Law Enforcement |
| DESCRIPTION | As Law Enforcement agencies transition to a technology-driven workflow, VIQ Solutions is a leader in providing speech-to-text editing services to various industries, with a specific focus on Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice. We are currently testing for experienced Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice contract candidates. This is a 100% remote opportunity for Independent Contractors. Content to be covered includes jailhouse recordings, interrogations, field recordings, and other audio/video related to routine Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice workflows. The work will involve intense attention to detail in discerning what is said and excellent proofreading skills. In this role you will process audio recordings, strictly adhering to style guides, to edit AI-generated text-to-verbatim transcripts. As an independent contractor for VIQ Solutions, candidates will have the opportunity to set their own schedule and receive guidance from our supportive, in-office team whenever needed. We have work available 24/7/365 to fit any schedule. Those with weekend availability are encouraged to apply. |
| POSITION REQUIREMENTS | Skill Requirements Ability to decipher multiple voices and various accents Adherence to deadlines and client-specific style guides Outstanding literacy skills, including comprehension, spelling, and grammar Ability to collaborate remotely Excellent data and word processing speed and accuracy Ability to process extreme content (content may be offensive) Ability to pass a background check Must be a US or Canadian citizen [Currently, this opportunity is not available to Massachusetts or California residents.] Experience with speech-to-text editing Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice content, including police recordings and court proceedings is preferred but not essential. Candidates without speech-to-text editing experience who otherwise meet the above criteria and have a Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice background are encouraged to apply. Equipment Requirements Technology is at the heart of our company. To utilize our global, cutting-edge speech-to-text technology, you will need: High-speed internet Computer or laptop with a minimum of 8 GB RAM Noise-canceling Quality Headphones Windows 10 or higher (If you are not sure of which version of Windows you have, one way you can check is by pressing Windows logo key + R, type: winver, then selecting OK) Antivirus program with daily virus definition updates (Except Webroot antivirus) Infinity Foot Pedal (highly recommended) Rates are paid per audio minute. Payments are made twice monthly via direct deposit. |
| FULL-TIME/PART-TIME | Independent Contractor |
| TAGS | Transcripts, Proofreading, Editing, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Work From Home, Remote, Remote Jobs, Flexible, Independent Contractor, Speech to text |
| POSITION | Law Enforcement Transcript Editors |
| EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT | Exempt |
