Elections Judge - Temp (Election Day Only)

Arapahoe County • Littleton, CO

6d • $16 - $19

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

The Temporary Election Day Only Worker is available for citizens who are only able to work the day of Election Day and consist of serving voters by helping out at Drive-up Tent Team locations or on the Election Night Ballot Security Team.
DUTIES:
Drive-up Tent Team:
Election Day Drive-up Tent Team Judges will work outside for the duration of their shift. They will collect ballots from voters who drive up to the drop-off location and will securely deposit the ballots in the drop-boxes. Drive-up Tent Teams shifts will be either in the morning at 6:30 am - 1:00 pm or afternoon, 12:45 pm - 7:15pm. This position requires Computer Skill Level 1 (Minimal).

Election Night Ballot Security Team:
The Election Night Ballot Security Team begins their shift at 4:00 pm on election day at the Arapahoe County Elections Facility. In bipartisan teams of two (2) they depart the facility, in private vehicles, and head to 24-hour drop boxes. At 7:00 pm on election night, they are in place and lock the 24-hour ballot drop box, remove ballots and place them in a locked and sealed box for transport and receiving at the Elections Facility. This position requires Computer Skill Level 1 (Minimal).

Additional Duties:

May assist in retrieving, returning and receiving ballots collected from voters or 24-hour drop-off boxes and Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs).
May be interacting with the voting public.
Must accurately complete chain of custody documentation.

Supervision Received
Receives immediate supervision from Election employees and/or Election Judge Leads. May also receive supervision from the Election Managers or the Deputy Director of Elections.

Interpersonal Contacts
Primary contacts are with the voting public, the Ballot Security Team, and other Election Judges at their assigned location. Judges may also interact with employees of Arapahoe County Elections. Contacts require the ability to exercise a high degree of interpersonal skills to influence persons at all levels. Incumbent is accountable for the results of the contact.

Requirements

• Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
• Knowledge of state statutes, regulations, procedures and forms applicable to Elections division operations.
• Personal communication skills enabling courteous and diplomatic interactions with elections watchers as well at establishing effective working relationships with other election judges and election staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work long hours when needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use personal cell phones for communication with elections staff and other election judges.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team player, and independently, with some direction.
• Ability to accurately sort, file, and review documents.
• Competencies:
• Consistently punctual.
• Flexible, willing to work long hours when necessary.
• Exhibits professionalism and works well with others.
• Follows instructions and responds well to management direction.
• Maintain a clean workspace.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions and work product.
• Able to remain politically neutral while carrying out the duties of an Election Judge
• Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity
• Education and Experience:
• 18 years of age or older
• A resident and registered to vote in Colorado
• Pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
• Not a candidate or a relative to the 2nd degree of a candidate on the ballot
• Additional Requirements:
• Election Night Ballot Security Team:
• Must also pass a Colorado Motor Vehicle background check
• Must be comfortable driving in a private vehicle in a bipartisan team

Responsibilities

• Drive-up Tent Team: Election Day Drive-up Tent Team Judges will work outside for the duration of their shift. They will collect ballots from voters who drive up to the drop-off location and will securely deposit the ballots in the drop-boxes.
• Drive-up Tent Teams shifts will be either in the morning at 6:30 am - 1:00 pm or afternoon, 12:45 pm - 7:15pm.
• Election Night Ballot Security Team: The Election Night Ballot Security Team begins their shift at 4:00 pm on election day at the Arapahoe County Elections Facility. In bipartisan teams of two (2) they depart the facility, in private vehicles, and head to 24-hour drop boxes.
• At 7:00 pm on election night, they are in place and lock the 24-hour ballot drop box, remove ballots and place them in a locked and sealed box for transport and receiving at the Elections Facility.
• May assist in retrieving, returning and receiving ballots collected from voters or 24-hour drop-off boxes and Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs).
• May be interacting with the voting public.
• Must accurately complete chain of custody documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed