Bernalillo County Clerk - Bureau of Elections Poll Official Application

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If you’ve NOT applied, complete your registration. The 2016 General Election is held on November 8, 2016.  Those interested in serving MUST complete the application or update fields in yellow.  You must be 18 years of age or older to serve as poll official, a U.S. Citizen, and a registered voter in Bernalillo County, Applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 VIA EMAIL.

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APPLICANT INFORMATION AS REGISTERED
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Middle Initial
* Date of Birth
* Gender
SSN (last 4 only) Required for payment purposes
* Political Affiliation (Required for party balance)
* Are you a registered voter of Bernalillo County?
 Yes  No
Current Employment Status
Highest level of education completed:

APPLICATION

Those wishing to work early voting MUST work Election Day. Early Voting shifts are M,W,F or SA,T,R. You will be assigned EITHER shift unless you specify a conflict with your schedule below.  Individuals who cancel an Election Day assignment after working Early Voting will NOT be assigned to Early Voting in future elections.  

* I am able to work:

Early voting hours are 7:30 am to official dismissal. Election day hours are 6 am to official dismissal.

* I wish to be considered to work as a:
* My second choice is:

Click here to view Poll Official roles, responsibilities and rates of compensation.

Please list any conflicts in your schedule here.

Please list any conflicts in your schedule here. Conflicts do NOT disqualify you from working.  However, you MUST list all conflicts. Applicants are asked to clear their calendar. Doctor appointments, school schedule, vacations, or the inability to work a certain number of hours must all be disclosed.  Conflicts disclosed after an assignment which affects scheduling may prompt removal from a shift altogether.  Example: I can’t work M,W,F because I have classes on those days.  
Mailing Address (if it is different than the address as registered)
Mailing Address
Mailing City
Mailing State
Mailing Zip
Poll Official Information
* Have you served as a Poll Official in past elections?
 Yes  No
If yes, specify election(s) and position(s) held. List last three if applicable and NA if answered No.
* Are you willing to be an Alternate? Alternates can be assigned at any election site as needed.
 Yes  No

Alternates MUST attend training, fill in for any individual who is unable to perform his/her duties and must report as needed. Alternates are needed for early voting and Election Day.  On Election Day alternates must report to the Voting Machine Warehouse at 6 am.  

Please list any special accommodations if needed.
How did you learn about Poll Official opportunities?
* Please tell us why you would like to serve as a Poll Official.
* What qualities and character traits make a good leader?
* How should a person in a position of authority act in a professional/business setting?
* What behavioral traits should a person demonstrate when conveying unpleasant decisions and instructions?
* Tell us about a time that you dealt with someone who was upset and distressed or angry. How did you handle the situation?
* What do you know about the duties and expectations of the position you are applying for?
Notice to Applicant - Please read before you click submit:

No individual is guaranteed an assignment.  Applicants agree to take a skill assessment as needed. The Bureau of Elections has discretion to dismiss any individual for failure to attend training, misbehavior, poor customer service, neglect of duty, or insubordination, etc.

Applicants must attend mandatory training and work as scheduled to receive the training stipend. Failure to complete the training and/or failure to report to an assigned Vote Center disqualifies individuals from receiving any compensation for services.

New PJ/EJ Applicants working Election Day only are required to attend On the Job Training (OTJT) at an early voting center for one full day. Presiding Judges and Machine Presiding Judges (if applicable) must have transportation to deliver election materials to an assigned Drop Zone on Election Night. Poll Officials work an average of 12.5 hours a day during Early Voting and 15 hours on Election Day.

Communication to all applicants is through email and/or text messaging. Applicants are  notified of skills assessments, training dates, training manuals/curriculum, and assignments through this online service. Applicants agree to give at least a two-week notice regarding any conflicts with scheduling.

Changes made to contact information in this scheduling program DOES NOT change voter registration information.

 
Compensation that reaches $600 or over in the calendar year is subject to withholding. Poll Officials are paid in 30 days. By clicking on the “Submit” button, you agree to have read, understand and accept the Notice to Applicant, qualifications, and wish to apply as a Poll Official for the upcoming election.


Click here to view Poll Official roles, responsibilities and rates of compensation. 


Thank you for your application. You will receive an email regarding your application.
 
 
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