Become a Poll Worker

Precinct Officer General Information

Polls and Precincts Division
2956 Richardson Drive
PO Box 5278
Auburn, CA 95604
(530) 886-5667
E-mail: election@placer.ca.gov

 
There are plenty of ways to get involved. By volunteering, you provide a valuable community service and make a priceless contribution to the American electoral process.

We Need You.....Become a Poll Worker - It takes over 1,600 poll workers to assist on Election Day and one of them could be you!  Fill out the application below.

Perform a PATRIOTIC SERVICE
            Give back to your COMMUNITY
                         Achieve PERSONAL SATISFACTION

Voting in Placer County precincts is conducted by qualified Precinct Officers (Inspectors, Judges and Clerks) who are appointed by the Placer County Clerk/Registrar of Voters.

Precinct Officers are responsible for conducting the voting in strict accordance with the voting laws of the State of California, and in doing so they perform a very important service in preserving the democratic way of life in the land.

Requirements: A Precinct Officer must:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age (or a High School Student at least 16 years of age and good academic standing)
  2. Be a registered voter in California
  3. Read and write English
  4. Work on Election Day from 6:00 A.M. until all duties are completed (approx. 9:00 P.M.)
  5. Attend a 3 hour training class, per election
  6. Have transportation

Duties: The duties of Precinct Officers (Inspectors, Judges and Clerks) include:

  1. Prepare, open and close the polling place location
  2. Locate voter names on the roster
  3. Issue to and receive from the voters, their official ballots
  4. Assist voters in any phase of the voting process
  5. Perform all required duties assigned by the Registrar of Voters or Precinct Inspector

The Inspector, In Addition, Must:

  1. Be in charge of a polling place and its Precinct Board on election day
  2. Assign duties to clerks on election day
  3. Accept and check election supplies and accessibility of the polling place before election day

PAYMENT: Precinct Officers will be paid as follows:

  1. Inspector: $100.00
  2. Judge: $90.00
  3. Clerk: $85.00
  4. Training: $20.00 for all poll workers (training is mandatory for Inspectors and Judges and is optional for Clerks and Students)


 Become a poll worker today and join others in your community!

Election Night Worker Opportunities

            Receiving Center Worker (Various Locations)

Under the direction of the Receiving Center Supervisor, the Receiving Center Worker will perform duties as assigned, which will include traffic control, supply bag and equipment movement, communications and information recording.  Must be able to life up to 30 pounds.

Hours 6:30 p.m. until all assigned polling places have returned their supplies

Stipend for serving: $50.00 - 110.00 (includes $10.00 training pay)

Contact Jennifer Horne at 530-886-5672

If you meet the requirements and are interested in being a Poll Worker or an Election Night worker, fill out and submit the online ELECTION OFFICER APPLICATION. Our office will contact you, by telephone or mail, when we need precinct officers in your area.

  

Election Officer Application

Jim McCauley, County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters

2956 Richardson Drive
P.O. Box 5278
Auburn, CA 95608
Tel: (530)886-5650
Fax: (530)886-5688
E-mail: election@placer.ca.gov

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


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