Bilingual Spanish–English Translator & Interpreter

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

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Translator to provide accurate English-Spanish interpretation and translation for detainees, facility staff, and medical/legal teams. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and operating under security protocols within a detention facility.

The position requires fluency in both languages, at least one year of translation/interpretation experience, and the ability to work in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong language skills.
• Minimum one year of translation/interpretation or related bilingual experience.
• Proof of citizenship or US work authorization.
• DD214 if prior active-duty military.
• Consent to fingerprinting.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass background check.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain 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 while preserving meaning.
• Interpret terminology related to facility operations, medical care, legal services, safety procedures, and resident services clearly.
• Remain impartial and avoid altering information during interpretation or translation.
• Protect confidential resident, medical, legal, personnel, and operational information.
• Ask for clarification when terminology or context is unclear and report concerns through the chain of command.
• Maintain accurate records of translation assignments and support audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, medical teams, legal representatives, and government partners.
• Follow access controls, 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

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpretation experience

Translation proficiency

Job description

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Translator to provide accurate English-Spanish interpretation and translation for detainees, facility staff, and medical/legal teams. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and operating under security protocols within a detention facility.

The position requires fluency in both languages, at least one year of translation/interpretation experience, and the ability to work in a high-stress environment.