Precinct Officer General Information
Polls and Precincts Division
2956 Richardson Drive
PO Box 5278
Auburn, CA 95604
(530) 886-5618
E-mail: election@placer.ca.gov
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:
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Be at least 18 years of age (or a High School Student at least 16 years of age and good academic standing) |
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Be a registered voter in California |
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Read and write English |
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Work on Election Day from 6:00 A.M. until all duties are completed (approx. 9:00 P.M.) |
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Attend a 3 hour training class, per election |
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Have transportation |
DUTIES: The duties of Precinct Officers (Inspectors, Judges and Clerks) include:
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Prepare, open and close the polling place location |
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Locate voter names on the roster |
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Issue to and receive from the voters, their official ballots |
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Assist voters in any phase of the voting process |
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Perform all required duties assigned by the Registrar of Voters or Precinct Inspector |
THE INSPECTOR, IN ADDITION, MUST:
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Be in charge of a polling place and its Precinct Board on election day |
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Assign duties to clerks on election day |
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Accept and check election supplies and accessibility of the polling place before election day |
PAYMENT: Precinct Officers will be paid as follows:
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Inspector: |
$100.00 |
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Judge: |
$90.00 |
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Clerk: |
$85.00 |
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Training: |
$20.00 for all poll workers (training is mandatory for Inspectors and Judges and is optional for Clerks and Students)
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If you meet the requirements and are interested in being a Precinct Officer, 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.