Temporary Ballot Courier

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Temporary Ballot Couriers retrieve ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes and securely deliver them to Maricopa County Elections’ central warehouse for processing. This is a temporary assignment before, during, and after the election cycle. Couriers work in teams of two representing different political affiliations and complete chain-of-custody documentation for ballot hand-offs and transportation. The role includes warehouse arrival audits and preparation of ballots for transport. The posting states that full-time, temporary, holiday, and overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle. This posting is reserved for administrative use and is not an active open job posting; applicants should apply only if directed by Maricopa County Human Resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in Arizona by the time of hire.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
• Pass an applicable background screening.
• Be able to work overtime as necessary.
• Be able to sit or stand for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds from floor to shoulder and shoulder to waist and carry it 100 feet; push or pull up to 50 pounds for 100 feet; stoop and bend; perform repetitive upper-extremity motions; and travel within Maricopa County using a County vehicle.
• Wear closed-toed shoes at all times.
• Refrain from engaging in political discussion.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of professional driving experience.
• One or more years of warehouse experience.
• One or more years of election experience.
• A valid driver's license is required if the position requires use of a County vehicle; use of a County vehicle may also require attendance in Maricopa County’s Defensive Driving Course.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes and securely deliver them to the central warehouse for processing.
• Complete a chain-of-custody form signed by a Polling Location or Vote Center Inspector to document the lawful hand-off and transportation of ballots.
• Work in teams of two representing different political affiliations.
• Participate in audits when ballots arrive at the central warehouse and prepare ballots for transport.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Work with a greater purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED