Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor

Job Overview

As a Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor, you’ll use your skills as a linguist to identify, categorize, translate, and summarize foreign language communications from a specific location. You’ll also operate and oversee signals equipment used in signals intelligence operations. You’ll learn intelligence skills needed to conduct military briefings, and tip the appropriate authorities when needed. This role is important because the nation’s defense depends largely on information that comes from foreign languages.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: Yes
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Bonuses Up To

$20,000

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 42 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 5 to 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• 85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
• 101 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST) *can bypass DLAB with an ST score of 129 or above
• 36-64 weeks of education at the Defense Foreign Language Institute required if Soldier is not fluent in a foreign language

Skills You'll Learn

• Foreign Communications
• Translating & Reporting
• Detection & Analysis

More To Consider

The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) can reduce the length of your initial training and streamline your assignment process so you can start your Army career sooner. Prior skills or experience relating to this career may put you in position to join the Army at a higher rank, earn more pay, and obtain leadership positions quicker. Work with a recruiter to get started.