How to Become an Election Worker in Okeechobee County

• •Election workers must be registered or pre-registered voters in Okeechobee County.
• •Workers must provide a Social Security number for payroll eligibility.
• •Candidates or immediate family members of candidates on the ballot are ineligible to work that specific election.
• •Workers must attend mandatory training classes prior to each election as required by F.S. 102.014(1).
• •Election Day shifts begin at 6:00 a.m. and typically conclude around 8:00 p.m. after post-election tasks.
• •Workers must be able to lift 15-50 lbs for equipment setup and breakdown.
• •Training is paid, but only if the individual works on Election Day.
• •Polling places are open to the public from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• •Personal cell phones are prohibited in the polling room.
• •Positions include Clerk, Precinct Deputy, ICE Tabulator Inspector, Ballot Issuing Inspector, and EViD Operator.
• •The Clerk is responsible for managing polling place operations and transmitting election results.

Residents can apply to serve as paid election workers to assist with polling place operations, provided they meet specific legal requirements including voter registration and mandatory training.

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