Each Election Worker has specific duties on Election Day. All positions, except the Deputy, use some type of electronic device to perform their assigned tasks.
Precinct Clerk
- Responsible for the efficient operation of the polling location on Election Day.
- Ensures order is maintained, and the Election Board performs its duties correctly on Election Day.
- Picks up supplies from the Election Operations Center before each election and returns at the end of Election Day.
- Maintains all paperwork at the polling location.
- Assigns additional duties as necessary to the other Election Workers.
Assistant Clerk
- Assists the Clerk as needed through the day and will serve as Precinct Clerk if needed.
- Assists with opening and closing procedures at the polling location.
- Responsible for opening and closing the electronic poll books.
- Uses an electronic poll book to verify voter information.
- Completes the appropriate forms to update eligible voter records.
- Communicates with the Supervisor of Elections Office to resolve any questions.
Check-in Specialist
- Verifies voter identification.
- Uses an electronic poll book for voter check-in and issues ballots to voters.
- Assists with setting up and breaking down the polling room.
Voting Equipment Operator
- Responsible for proper operation and security of multiple voting equipment.
- Stationed at the Ballot Box to instruct voters how to use the voting equipment.
- Sets up and shuts down voting equipment, including transmitting election results after the polls have closed.
- Assists with setting up and breaking down the polling room.
Deputy
- Maintain order outside the polling place.
- Posts signs and materials outside and near the entrance of the polling location.
- Marks and ensures compliance of the no-solicitation zone.
- Ensures the polling room is accessible to all voters.
- Assists with setting up and breaking down the polling room.
Alternate
- Hired and trained for the specific purpose of being ready to work on an as-needed basis.
- Do not report to a polling place until contacted by the Elections Office.
- Remain available to report to a polling place until 9 am on Election Day.
On Election Day, Election Workers work as a team with the Supervisor of Elections staff to ensure the Election process's integrity and guarantee the voting rights of all qualified voters in Polk County.
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