Election Workers

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Election Worker! This information will help you make the decision as to whether or not being an Election Worker is right for you. The primary objective of every election is to uphold our commitment to being a “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Your involvement is crucial in ensuring that every voter encounters a fair, unbiased, and transparent environment, fostering trust in the electoral process and in the confidentiality and security of their vote.

While election days may be challenging at times, the satisfaction of a job well done will be rewarding. Your service contributes to the advancement of democracy, a fundamental right that is sometimes undervalued.

What to Expect as an Election Worker

Election Worker Hours

An Election Worker must be courteous and polite, attend a minimum of 1 to 4 hours of training prior to each election. Be prepared to work a long day on election days, and be at their assigned polling place by 6 a.m.

Election Worker Pay

These wages are subject to change based on the annual approved budget and voting hours per election.

All Election Workers receive $15 per hour for training
Leadership: $105-$112.50 per shift
Inspectors/Deputies: $97.50 per shift

Election Worker Terminology

Expressvote System (AVS): Election equipment that allows the voter to mark the ballot by “touching a screen” or by an audio ballot, which is read to the voter.
DS200: Election equipment that counts/tabulates paper ballots.
Blue Security Cart: Securely stores ballots and election supplies.
Precinct: A voting location that is outlined by boundaries. Voters are assigned to precinct polling places according to where they live.
EViD Tablet: Election equipment that contains access to voter registration information. The voter must sign in under their name before voting.
Voter Check In Table: Location where inspectors will verify the voter’s information. The voter signs in using the EViD Tablet, and this will initiate the issuing of a Voting Pass and paper ballot.
Voting Certificate: A paper printed slip that indicates the voter has signed in and is eligible to receive a paper ballot.

Early Voting Sites vs. Precincts

Early voting sites are open up to 15 days prior to an election and can process voters from any precinct.
Precincts are open only on Election Day and can process only voters assigned to that Precinct.

Voting Process

The Election Day polls open at 7 a.m.
The Deputy will greet the voter and direct the voter to proceed to the Voter Check-In Table.
The Voter will present an approved form of identification (I.D.) to the Inspector and sign in on the EViD Tablet.
Voters who cannot present an approved form of ID will be provided an opportunity to vote through the provisional process.
Once the voter’s information is verified on the EViD tablet, a Voter Certificate and a paper ballot will automatically print.
A Voter who chooses to mark the ballot manually will go into a privacy booth and mark the ballot with a pen provided, then place it into the DS200.
A Voter who chooses to mark the ballot by machine will use the Expressvote System (AVS) to mark the ballot, then place it into the DS200.
The Election Day polling place closes at 7 p.m. or after the last Voter has cast their ballot.

Election Certifications

The Clerk and two Assistant Clerks must be certified on the Expressvote System (AVS), the DS200, EViD Tablet, and all precinct leadership requirements. Certification is upon successful completion of a 4-6 hour Master Election Certification (MEC) class.

Election Team Positions

Supervisor of Elections

Nina Ward, Supervisor of Elections, is the top election authority in Bay County for all Election Boards. She is assisted by her staff in conducting efficient and accurate elections.

Election Board

The Election Board consists of the Clerks and Inspectors at the precinct.

Clerk

The Clerk is in charge of the precinct and will attend Sensitivity/Conflict Resolution Training (1 hour) and a Master Election Certification Training (4 hours for new Clerks or 3 hours for returning Clerks). The Clerk will instruct Assistant Clerks on the setup of the DS200 and the Expressvote System. Ensures the precinct is opened and closed properly and returns election materials to the office on election night.

Assistant Clerk

The Assistant Clerk will help the Clerk with duties and will attend Sensitivity/Conflict Resolution Training (1 hour) and a Master Election Certification Training (4 hours for new Assistant Clerks or 3 hours for returning Assistant Clerks). The Assistant Clerk will follow instructions from the Clerk, perform the duties of the Clerk or Inspector in case of absence. The Assistant Clerks are responsible for the setup of the DS200 and Expressvote System.

Deputy

The Deputy maintains good order at the polling place and will attend Sensitivity/Conflict Resolution Training (1 hour) and the Deputy Training (2 hours). The Deputy is deputized by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and follows instructions from the Clerk. The Deputy will set up the Notice Board displaying Sample Ballots, Election Information, and will correctly place Precinct Signs and Cones. The Deputy greets and assists the voters into the polling place.

Inspector

The Inspector will attend Sensitivity/Conflict Resolution Training (1 hour) and the Inspector Training (2 hours). The Inspector follows instructions from the Clerk, checks in voters, verifies voter information on the voter check-in system, and verifies ID and signature. The Inspector is responsible for issuing the ballot to the voter.

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Opener

Workers who open vote-by-mail ballots during Canvassing Board meetings.

Delivery Team

A team that delivers, sets up, and picks up the election equipment at all the polling locations. Team members must have a valid driver’s license, be able to move and lift up to 75lbs, attend and pass training, and be able to work on a team.

Call Center

Workers who take phone calls from the polling locations and make updates to the voter’s record. You must have the ability to type and use a computer, answer the phone professionally, and attend and pass training.

Technical Support

Workers who take phone calls from the polling locations and assist election workers with the election equipment. You must have the ability to type and use a computer, answer the phone professionally, and attend and pass training.

Election Worker Application

Name *

Date of Birth *

Phone *

Email Address *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

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I understand the following standards apply to all Election Workers: *Election workers standard oath. Read and check the box as you go.I must be a registered voter of Bay County.I am required prior to each election to attend a training class for my assigned position pursuant to Florida Statute.I am required to be at the polling place no later than 6 a.m. on Election Day.I must be able to deal efficiently, courteously and patiently with both the public and my co-workers.I am required to have good hearing and good eyesight (with/without glasses).I am required to have a valid email address in order to receive training and work schedule.I must remain inside until dismissed by the Clerk after polls have closed at 7:00pm and all the work has been completed.The only exceptions made are for eating, restroom breaks and outside smoking breaks, when permitted, and only with the Clerk's permission.I understand that upon successfully completing this application, someone from the Supervisor of Elections office will contact me with additional election worker information.

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What to Expect as an Election Worker

Election Certifications

Election Team Positions

Election Worker Application

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