Election Judge (Temporary)

Job Description

The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder is hiring Temporary Election Judges for the 2026 Election Season!
Positions provide short-term support during the elections process - dates, locations, and hours vary.
Positions have various assignment lengths from three days up to five weeks.
Dates range from late September 2026 through the middle of December 2026.

Join our elections team and provide a key civic service while making a difference in our community!

Hiring Rate: $16.50 - $18.50 hourly

This is an in-person position and is not eligible for remote work.
This position requires the ability to work various shifts and times; overtime and weekend hours may be required, subject to change

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Available Job Openings:
Call Center Representative

• Provides excellent customer service and information to voters by responding to routine inbound phone inquiries. Must be able to take detailed messages, perform basic data entry and possess excellent customer service skills.

Data Entry Clerk

• Provides administrative data entry support to the Elections Department through the statewide database, ensuring accuracy and adhering to department rules and regulations.

Ballot Processing Judge Positions:
Ballot Intake
Signature Review
Pre-Processing

• Ballot sorting.

• Scanning undelivered ballots.

• Identifying signature discrepancies.

• Removal of ballots from envelope and secrecy sleeve.

• Ensuring there are no major tears and/or blemishes on ballot that would hinder the counting process.

Voter Service and Polling Center Judge

• Assist in daily operations of Voter Service and Polling Center(s), including registering voters, voter address changes, issuing ballots, instructing voters to complete and sign applicable forms and comply with election laws and rules.

Ballot Runners
Collects ballots from secure 24/7 drop off locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Typing speed of 30 WPM.

• Ability to follow rules and regulations as outlined in procedure manuals.

• Ability to adhere to ethical standards of conduct.

• Must be punctual, detail-oriented, organized, cooperative, flexible, and able to follow instructions.

• Ability to effectively communicate with County staff and public in person and/or by phone.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Must possess attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer, 10-key calculator, telephone, copy machine, scanner, and printer for particular job assignments.

• Ability to multitask and shift priorities and schedule as needed would be ideal.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and registered to vote in Colorado by time of employment.

• Depending on the position, must be registered with a major political party.

Licenses/Certificates
• Successfully sworn in as an agent of the Clerk & Recorder's Office to discharge the duties conveyed by CRS 42-1-210 within 30 days of employment.

• Must successfully complete and maintain any required federal, state, or local criminal history background checks, clearances, or security screenings associated with the duties of the position.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post-offer background investigation.

Duties are performed primarily in an office environment. Requires ability to work various shifts and times; overtime and weekend hours may be required.