Poll Worker Guides

• ExpressVote XL® Universal Voting System Poll Worker Guide

Qualifications for Board Workers

• Must be registered to vote in the County of Passaic
• Must be able to read write and speak the English language
• Must be able to do simple arithmetic
• Must be able to work a full day. No half day schedules

Training Requirements

• All new board workers must attend training administered by the County Board of Elections.
• All district board members must attend training sessions at least once every two years. However, when new laws are introduced, mandatory training will be required of district board members.
• Class is two hours long.
• You must stay and be attentive for the whole class.

• Training class will include the following

• Voting Machine Operation (Open, Activate and Close)
• Each board worker will demonstrate the ability to find a voter’s name in the registration poll book.
• Election Day procedures that must be followed by all board workers.
• Board worker objectives.
• Board worker performance appraisals.
• A board worker manual will be supplied to each worker.

Application Procedure

• Print and complete the Board Worker Application.
• Return the application to the Board of Elections office.
• If you are selected to work, you will be informed of your mandatory training class by mailed postcard.
• After completing the training, you will receive an assignment letter indicating the district and location you will be working.

Hours & Rate of pay for a Primary or General Election

• Start 5:00 AM End around 8:15 to 8:30 PM
• $300.00 for the full day
• A district board member who is responsible for bringing supplies to the district shall receive an additional $12.50 per election. If that responsibility is shared between two board members, each member shall receive $6.25 per election.
• A district board member who is responsible for returning supplies to the municipal clerk office at the end of the election shall receive an additional $12.50 per election. If that responsibility is shared between two board members, each member shall receive $6.25 per election
  

Hours & Rate of pay for a School Election

• Hours and rate of pay vary per municipality.
• If you are interested in working, you will be informed prior to the election.