Bilingual Spanish–English Interpreter (In-Person)

GardaWorld Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Translator to provide accurate English-Spanish interpretation and translation within a detention facility. You will support detainees, staff, medical, and legal teams while safeguarding confidentiality and adhering to security procedures.

The role requires fluency in both languages, a minimum of one year in translation or related bilingual work, and the ability to pass background checks, medical and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Minimum of one year of professional translation/interpretation experience or related bilingual work in law enforcement, corrections, or military.
• Proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• Veteran DD214 documents if previously on active duty.
• Consent to fingerprinting.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass background check and security screening.
• Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and 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 interviews, medical appointments, legal meetings, orientations, programs, and routine facility interactions.
• Translate written notices, forms, instructions, correspondence, reports, and other materials preserving meaning and tone.
• Interpret terminology related to facility operations, medical care, legal services, safety procedures, and resident services clearly.
• Remain impartial and avoid adding or omitting information during interpretation or translation.
• Protect confidential information in accordance with policies and requirements.
• Ask for clarification when terminology or context is unclear.
• Maintain records of translation/interpretation assignments and support audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, medical teams, legal representatives, government partners, and outside providers.
• Follow access controls, safety requirements, and security procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and cultural sensitivity in high-stress situations.
• Provide timely language assistance to support secure facility operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpretation experience

Communication

Confidentiality

Fingerprinting consent

Age 21+

High school diploma

Background check

Medical and drug screening

Observational reporting

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Translator to provide accurate English-Spanish interpretation and translation within a detention facility. You will support detainees, staff, medical, and legal teams while safeguarding confidentiality and adhering to security procedures.

The role requires fluency in both languages, a minimum of one year in translation or related bilingual work, and the ability to pass background checks, medical and drug screenings.