Bilingual Interpreter — English/Spanish (Corrections)

GardaWorld Federal Services; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a professional English-Spanish interpreter and translator to support detainees, facility staff, medical teams, and legal representatives. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to security procedures.

Responsibilities include live interpretation during interviews and appointments, translating notices and documents, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and Spanish with strong speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Minimum 1 year of translation/interpretation experience or 1 year in law enforcement, corrections, or military.
• Proof of citizenship or US work authorization.
• If prior active-duty military, provide DD214 copies.
• Fingerprinting required.
• At least 21 years old and HS diploma or equivalent.
• Clean background check and medical/drug screening.
• Excellent communication, observation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide spoken interpretation between English and Spanish during resident interviews, medical appointments, legal meetings, and routine facility interactions.
• Translate notices, forms and other materials preserving meaning, tone and intent.
• Interpret terminology related to facility operations, medical care, legal services and safety procedures.
• Remain impartial and avoid altering information during interpretation or translation.
• Protect confidential information per policies and requirements.
• Maintain records of assignments and support audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, medical teams, legal representatives, government partners and outside providers.
• Follow access controls, contraband restrictions, safety requirements and security procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries, cultural sensitivity and composure in high-stress situations.
• Provide timely language assistance to support secure facility operations.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Bilingual communication

Calm under pressure

Excellent writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a professional English-Spanish interpreter and translator to support detainees, facility staff, medical teams, and legal representatives. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to security procedures.

Responsibilities include live interpretation during interviews and appointments, translating notices and documents, and maintaining records.