What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Ballot Courier position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
04/23/26
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
Pay for this position is $18.50 hourly.
This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Hours may vary from Part-time to Full-time hours based on business needs.
Job Type
Election Workers (Seasonal)
Department
Elections
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. This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked.
About Us
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!
Proud To Offer
This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
Other Requirements
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04/23/26
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
Pay for this position is $18.50 hourly.
This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Hours may vary from Part-time to Full-time hours based on business needs.
Job Type
Election Workers (Seasonal)
Department
Elections
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. This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked.
About Us
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!
Proud To Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
Other Requirements
- 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
- Assists other divisions of Elections with their daily functions and activities
- Full-time/Temporary/Holiday/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
- Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist up to 25 pounds, and carry for 100 feet
- Requires the ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 50 pounds for 100 feet and to stoop and bend
- This work utilizes upper extremity repetitive motions
- The employee in this position may be required to utilize a county vehicle to travel within Maricopa County
- Work may be performed outdoors in high temperatures or indoors
- The employee in this position 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
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