Temporary Ballot Courier

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.

Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders and 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!

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
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This position requires a high school diploma or GED.

• Must be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona by the time of hire
• Position may require the use of a county vehicle, which will require a valid driver’s license, and attendance in Maricopa County’s Defensive Driving Course
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

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

• Audits are conducted when ballots arrive at the central warehouse, and ballots are prepared for transport
• 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

• Full-time/Temporary/Holiday/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist up to 25 pounds and carry it for 100 feet, to push/pull a minimum of up to 50 pounds for 100 feet, to stoop and bend, to use upper extremity repetitive motions, and to travel within Maricopa County using a County vehicle
• Requires the use of a pallet jack and dolly
• Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times
• Work may occur outdoors in high temperatures or indoors
• Must not engage in any political discussion

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.