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WHO ARE POLL WORKERS |
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Poll Workers are people who work at the polling
places on Election Day. |
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Based on skills and experience, poll workers are assigned to one of
the following positions: |
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The
Clerk manages the precinct and is familiar with all the
tasks required to process voters and results. The
Clerk is ultimately responsible for the performance of
the precinct on Election Day. |
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Inspectors perform a variety of jobs.
These range from processing voters, monitoring the
voting equipment, to issuing ballots. |
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The
Elections Assistant works with a laptop computer and
resolves any voter questions that may arise on Election
Day. |
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The
Election Deputy maintains law and order at the polling place. They are deputized by the St. Johns County
Sheriff, but have no power to arrest. |
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TRAINING CLASSES |
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Florida Statutes require all poll workers to attend
mandatory training sessions for each election cycle. Prior to the election,
you will be notified of class times. You will be paid for attending the
training session. |
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Training for inspectors and deputies is 2-3 hours per election. The
clerks and election assistants participate
in 3-4 hours of training per election. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
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Physical requirements include standing,
bending, stooping, lifting approximately 25 pounds, normal vision and
manual/physical dexterity. Poll Workers must read and write the English
language, have good hearing, and be a registered St. Johns County voter. |
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You should also be aware that the average work day at the polls is 13-14
hours. |
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WORK HOURS AND RATE OF PAY |
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Poll workers report to the work precinct
at 6:00 am and remain until the work is completed at approximately 8:00
pm. Rates of pay for the day are: |
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Pay rates are based upon the position you are working. |
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HOW CAN I BECOME A POLL WORKER |
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If you wish to become a poll worker,
you can
email or call
the Supervisor of Elections Office to give us your name and address.
Or you may click here
to print the online application and return it to our office as soon as
possible. You will be sent a letter notifying you of an upcoming orientation
meeting in your area. You must attend this orientation meeting
to work as a poll worker. If after the orientation class, you
still wish to become a poll worker, you will be given an application
to fill out. |
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If appointed to work, you will be mailed information about the
training class and your assigned work precinct. |
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