EOE STATEMENT 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
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