Posting Date

09/02/25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $18 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Based on business needs, hours may vary from Part-time to Full-time.

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Elections

About the Position

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.

If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.

The Temporary Ballot Couriers retrieve ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes and securely deliver 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.

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
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

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
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire; this 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 pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

We Also Value

• One or more years of professional driving experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of election experience

Job Contributions

• 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, along with other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Holiday/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Requires the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist of 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
• Must be able to stoop and bend
• Requires upper extremity repetitive motions
• May require utilizing a county vehicle to travel within Maricopa County
• Work may occur outdoors in high temperatures or indoors
• Must not engage in any political discussion

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  

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Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please click here.

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. 

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. 

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. 

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County.  This position may be reassigned to other locations.  Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 

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