Interpreter

City of Elkhart•Elkhart, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs interpretation duties for the City Court/Probation Department. Serves as interpreter for the city court and probation department. Interact with the general public in person or over the phone in response to probation related matters and interpret for court and probation staff. Prepare and translate various documents as directed by the city court or probation officers. General filing. Other duties as assigned by probation officers.

Requirements

High School diploma or H.S.E. equivalent.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Must be fluent in English and a second language - preferably Spanish.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate telephone system and transfer calls.
Ability to understand and follow instructions of a routine nature.
Must be able to remain professional and respect confidentiality.
Logical thinking and problem solving skills.
Ability to deal with angry, irrational, or unstable defendants.
Successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required.
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.

Nice To Haves

Preferably Spanish

Responsibilities

Serves as interpreter for the city court and probation department.
Interact with the general public in person or over the phone in response to probation related matters and interpret for court and probation staff.
Prepare and translate various documents as directed by the city court or probation officers.
General filing.
Other duties as assigned by probation officers.