The Ballot Security Judge is responsible for daily collection of ballots from 24-hour ballot drop-off locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs). They are responsible for completing chain of custody documentation and delivering supplies to VSPCs, and collecting mail from the General Mail Facility (GMF). They may also be responsible for delivering and collecting ballots and ballot boxes from Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) and the Arapahoe County Jail.
Applicants for this position must be willing to travel in the same vehicle with another election worker.
 
Note: This is a seasonal position with variable working hours based on business needs.The following duty statements are illustrative of the essentialfunctions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

• Deliver ballot boxes to Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs).
• Collect ballots at 24-hour drive up ballot box locations and VSPC locations.
• Ensure that daily pick up of ballot boxes are completed and returned to the elections warehouse for processing.
• Accurately complete chain of custody documentation.
• Deliver supplies to VSPCs, as requested, in a timely manner.
• Complete daily mail pick up from the General Mail Facility (GMF).
• Successfully accept mail through the receiving process at the elections warehouse.
• Deliver to, and pick up ballots from, Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) and the Arapahoe County Jail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use personal cell phones for multiple purposes.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to drive and sit in a vehicle for an extended period of time.
• Ability to read maps, follow driving directions, and learn alternative routes if needed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within the project, and meet required daily deadlines.
• Ability to effectively cope with the stress of demanding duties and handle with composure.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, VSPC election judges, and the general public.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work as a team player, and independently, with some direction.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Consistently punctual.
• Flexible, willing to work a varied schedule and overtime hours when necessary.
• Exhibits professionalism and works well with others.
• Follows instructions and responds well to management direction.
• Maintains a clean workspace.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions and work product.
• Able to remain politically neutral while carrying out the duties of the Ballot Security Judge.

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 18 years of age or older
• A resident and registered to vote in Colorado
• Pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
• Not a candidate or a relative to the 2nd degree of a candidate on the ballot
• This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background check and motor vehicle check
• Responsible for operating county vehicle or rental vehicle

Note - Student Judges are only hired for General Elections and must be 16 or 17 years old.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Receives immediate supervision from Elections Staff, including the Elections Logistics Administrator, the Elections Operations Manager, the Elections Systems Administrator and the Deputy of Elections. 

 
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: 

• Contacts are with supervisors, management, peers, elected officials, voters, and/or vendors. Contacts require the ability to exercise a high degree of interpersonal skills to influence persons at all levels.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Work involves transporting ballot boxes and mail trays between the Arapahoe Elections Warehouse, the General Mail Facility, and various Voter Service and Polling Centers, Healthcare Facilities, Arapahoe County Jail, and ballot drop-off boxes.
• Work requires travel in a rental vehicle with other people.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 40% of the time sitting and 60% of the time either standing, walking, twisting or bending.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 50 lbs. Assistance from a co-worker is recommended.
• Uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 50 lbs. 
• Frequently stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing work duties.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated mail ballot machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling use of work related equipment, and passenger vehicles.

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.