Poll Workers
Requirements
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Poll Worker and a valued member of our Election Team. Becoming a Poll Worker is a very important decision. It takes commitment, dedication, and the desire to be a public servant. A Poll Worker is a paid position that requires classroom training.
Not everyone is suited to be a Poll Worker, mostly because of the long hours. You must be at the polling place by 6:00 a.m. on Election Day and cannot leave until voting has ended and the Clerk releases the workers (approximately 14 hours).
All Poll Workers Are Required To:
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Be a registered voter in Madison County
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Be able to read and write the English language
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Attend an orientation session
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Be a responsible team-player
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Make a serious commitment if hired as a Poll Worker
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Be able to work at least 14-hours on Election Day
Election Team Positions
Our Elections could not be accomplished without the great work of our citizen poll workers. The accuracy and effectiveness of our elections requires the combined efforts of our skilled poll workers and volunteers. If you would like to be a part of this patriotic process, please contact the Supervisor.
Elections require the dedicated and effective performance in the following positions:
Clerk
The Clerk is the person in charge and is responsible for seeing that the Election Team carries out its duties and responsibilities according to Florida Statutes; is trained in all positions and must demonstrate working knowledge of laws and procedures relating to voter registration, voting system operation, balloting and polling place procedures; problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Assistant Clerk
The person in this position assists the Clerk with his/her duties; is trained in all positions and must demonstrate working knowledge of laws and procedures relating to voter registration, voting system operation, balloting and polling place procedures; problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills; must be willing to take the Clerk’s place, should it become necessary; relieves the Touch Screen or Accu-Vote Operator for breaks or lunch; helps set-up and break-down the precinct; follows instructions of the Clerk.
Poll Deputy
This position is responsible for maintaining order at the polling precinct; assists voters; monitors the “no solicitation” area; helps set-up and break-down the precinct; follows instructions of the Clerk.
Inspector
This position is responsible for processing the voters and issuing ballots; helps set-up and break-down the precinct; follows instructions of the Clerk.
Poll Worker Application
Complete the form below to apply to become a Poll Worker.
“By submitting the form above, I certify that the foregoing answers are true, that I have read and understand the foregoing, that I have no physical disabilities that would hinder my performance at the polls, that I am now a registered voter in this County and I can read and write the English language as required by Florida State Law.”
After completing this application and the orientation process, you will become part of our pool of prospective poll workers. Your name will remain active until you request that it be removed. Not all poll workers work every election. The number of poll workers for each election is determined by the size of the election and the expected turnout. Poll workers are chosen to work a specific election by their availability, willingness to travel, and the number of workers needed. While we like to keep an election board constant throughout an election cycle, this often cannot be done.