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About the Position

Our Temporary Ballot Couriers perform the essential job of retrieving ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes and securely delivering them to our central warehouse for processing. The Temporary Ballot Courier position is a temporary assignment with Maricopa County before, during, and after the election cycle.

About Us

As the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, Maricopa County Electionsserves more than 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders as well as ballot measures.We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States. Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

We Require

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Successful candidates must be registered voters or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona. You must pass an applicable background screening. Position may require the use of a County or personal vehicle for your work, which would require a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, a reliable vehicle, and attendance in Maricopa County's Defensive Driving Course. You must be available to work overtime hours as needed.

We Also Value

• One or more years of professional driving experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of election experience

Job Contributions

• Works in teams of two representing different political affiliations (e.g. Republican and Democrat)
• Retrieves ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes and securely delivers them to the central warehouse for processing
• Completes a chain-of-custody form that is signed by a Polling Location or Vote Center Inspector to ensure the lawful hand-off and transportation of ballots
• A peer audit is conducted when ballots arrive at the central warehouse and ballots are prepared for transport
• Assists other divisions with election activities

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist of up to 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 50 pounds for 100 feet
• Ability to stoop and bend
• Upper extremity repetitive motions
• Utilizing personal or county vehicle
• Work environment is outdoors in high temperatures or indoors

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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