Hybrid Court Interpreter bei City of Glendale (AZ)

About the Department

About Us:
The Glendale City Court is the Judicial Branch of the Glendale City Government and is also part of the Arizona Judicial System. The Glendale City Court adjudicates Criminal Misdemeanors, Civil Traffic violations, City Code violations, and certain juvenile offenses committed in the City of Glendale. In cases of domestic violence and harassment, the Court issues protective orders. The Court has the authority to issue search warrants for misdemeanors and felonies. The Glendale City Court's mission is to provide an independent and accessible City Court, that maintains a high degree of public trust and public confidence, by addressing cases and providing prompt, fair, and just resolution in a professional, efficient, and courteous manner.
The Role:
The Court Interpreter provides simultaneous and consecutive Spanish and English interpretation and translation services of court proceedings for Spanish-speaking defendants. The ideal candidate for the role will have two years of experience providing English to Spanish simultaneous/consecutive interpretation in a variety of court settings and possess a Tier 3 or Tier 4 credential through the Arizona Supreme Court Interpreter Credentialing Program.
Salary:
	This position is: FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week. A Grade 316 with with a pay rate between $27.52 and $41.28 per hour. In addition, this position offers a $2,000* Hiring Bonus if the selected candidate holds a Tier 3 or Tier 4 credential through the Arizona Supreme Court Interpreter Credentialing Program! *Hiring Bonus to be paid as follows: $1,000 after 30 days of employment, and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. You must be an active employee at the time the hiring bonus is scheduled to be paid to receive the bonus. Current regular status City of Glendale employees are not eligible for hiring bonuses.
Benefits:
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the 2025-2026 Employee Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
	Regular status positions offer: The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays throughout the calendar year.  Vacation leave accrues at: 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year) Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service. Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year). * Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.
Retirement:
	This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). The current contribution rate is 12%. Contributions are mandatory, and are collected each pay period.
Why Choose Glendale:
The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

Position Duties

1. Provides simultaneous/consecutive interpretation in a variety of settings.

2. Translates written documents, including existing court forms and other court-related documents and materials as assigned.

3. Schedules other language interpreters on an as needed basis.

4. Maintains current statistical information related to interpreter usage as directed for decision making purposes and the court's annual report.

5. Maintains the court's Language Access Plan, making changes and updates as needed.

6. Provides sight translation of documents as required during court-related events.

7. Performs data entry functions including case management updating.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience providing English to Spanish interpreting services in a public setting, or other field requiring technical vocabulary.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.  

Knowledge of:

• The Spanish language with demonstrated proficiency in proper regional and idiomatic usages

• City Code, Arizona court system, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures, and legal terminology

• AJACS court case management system

Skill In:

• Simultaneous/consecutive interpretation, Literal interpretation and translation

• Demonstrates proficiency in all three modes of interpretation: simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation

• Use of personal computer, MS Office products and court-specific software and computer systems

• Effective interpersonal relations

• Word-processing and spreadsheets to create letters, forms, brochures, social media changes, and reports

• Mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages

Ability to: 

• Make independent decisions following established procedures, manuals, and codes

• Follow written and oral instructions

• Accurately perform simultaneous translation of English into Spanish and Spanish into English during court proceedings

• Read, understand, and accurately complete legal forms and documents

• Interpret and follow complex rules, regulations and procedures

• Apply legal terminology pertinent to court activities and procedures

• Maintain excellent customer service skills, adapt to changing work situations, and remain objective in dealing with irate, emotional, and sometimes difficult human interactions

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Establish effective working relationships with City staff and the general public

• Operate office equipment including personal computer, copier, fax and courtroom tape recorders

• Work varied hours utilizing flex scheduling

• Provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation of testimony, questions, and responses during legal proceedings

• Provide Spanish translation of existing court forms and other court-related documents, materials, phone messaging

• Possession of Tier 1, 2, 3, or 4  credential through the Arizona Supreme Court Interpreter Credentialing Program is required

• For this position an individual accepting an offer of employment must obtain a Tier 3 or Tier 4 level

  • credential 
  through the Arizona Supreme Court Interpreter Credentialing Program within 24 months of hire.
  https://www.azcourts.gov/interpreter/Arizona-Court-interpreter-Credentialing-Program

Other Qualifications

Office setting.