Poll Worker information

BE A PART OF THE ELECTION DAY PROCESS

Poll Workers are the over 600 men and women who work at the polling places on Election Day. They are a critical part of the election process and an important ingredient to ensure the conduct of elections is accurate and fair.

You must be a registered voter in St. Lucie County
You must be able to read and write in English
You must attend a scheduled poll worker training class prior to elections
You cannot serve as a poll worker if you are a candidate or an immediate family member of a candidate
You must be able to lift 15 - 30 lbs

The Clerk is in charge of the polling place and is responsible for the performance of all poll workers on Election Day. Clerks are required to pick up election supplies and return these supplies to the elections office after the polls have closed.
The Assistant Clerk assists in completing necessary forms along with assisting the Clerk in every way possible.
The Inspector maintains one of the poll lists, verifies signature and picture ID to determine a person’s eligibility to vote, issues ballots, and instructs voters at the ballot box.
The Voting Equipment Inspector assists in setting up the Accu-Vote and Touch Screen units before the polls open and also when the polls close to transmit results by telephone modem. Programs the voter access card.
The Deputy designates solicitation area with guidance from the clerk, maintains order and assists voters outside polling place.

Florida Statute requires that all poll workers attend mandatory training for each election cycle. The class duration is usually 3 to 8 hours depending on the position.

Enjoy working with all types of people
Attend state mandated pre-election training class
Have transportation to attend training and work the election
Remain nonpartisan in what is said and worn on Election Day
Be able to work from 6:00 a.m. until polls are closed at 7:00 p.m. (about 14 hours)
Complete an On-line Poll Worker Application