Election Judge Information

• Computer Skill Level 1
• Must have valid CO Driver License
• Must be proficient at using a smart phone
• Must be comfortable driving and working outdoors in varying weather
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and push 100 lbs.
• Work schedule begins three weeks before Election Day and runs through the day after Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 3 PM and 7 AM – 8 PM on Election Day

Roundup Election Judges work in bipartisan teams of two. The teams are responsible for the secure collection of ballots from Douglas County’s 21 outdoor ballot drop box locations. This role requires attention to detail to document the statutory chain of custody in the collection and delivery of ballots from ballot drop boxes to the Douglas County Elections Office.

• Computer Skill Level 1
• Must be comfortable working in climate-controlled warehouse setting
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and push 100 lbs.
• Work schedule begins three weeks before Election Day and runs through Election Day
• Typical workday is 9 AM – 3 PM and 9 AM – 9 PM on Election Day

Ballot Intake Election Judges receive and sort incoming ballots that are delivered to the Douglas County Elections Office by the Ballot Roundup teams. This role requires attention to detail to verify and document the statutory chain of custody in the receipt of ballots at the Elections Office.

• Computer Skill Level 1
• Ability to spend a long time on feet
• Ability to lift 15 lbs. in a continuous process
• Work schedule begins two weeks before Election Day and runs through the day after Election Day
• Typical workday is 9 AM – 3 PM and 9 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

Envelope Sorting Election Judges are responsible for running all returned ballot envelopes through a large mail sorter. This role requires attention to detail to create ballot batches from the mail sorter, reconcile ballot batch reports, and complete associated data entry.

• Computer Skill Level 3: Advanced computer skills required
• Party affiliation required: Democratic or Republican
• Work schedule begins two weeks before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 5 PM and 8 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

Signature Verification Election Judges receive specialized training to review and verify voter signatures that are provided on ballot return envelopes. This role requires the highest level of attention to detail. This role also completes audits of approved signatures, prepares and sends signature discrepancy letters to voters who need to confirm their signature, and other duties as assigned.

• No Computer Skill Required
• Ability to focus with attention to detail in a noisy environment
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Basic math and organizational skills
• Work schedule begins two weeks before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 5 PM and 8 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

Ballot Removal Election Judges work in teams of mixed party affiliation to physically separate ballots from their return envelopes, either manually, or using envelope opening equipment. This role requires attention to detail to audit and reconcile ballot and envelope batch reports before and after ballots are removed.

• Computer Skill Level 3: Advanced computer skills required
• Requires operation of a computer for long periods of time
• Party affiliation required: Democratic or Republican
• Responsible for resolving voter intent after ballots have been scanned
• Work schedule begins two weeks before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 9 AM – 5 PM and 9 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

Ballot Resolution Election Judges work in a bipartisan team of two to evaluate the images of ballots that are damaged, have stray marks, corrections, or indicate a write-in candidate. The team uses high-resolution ClearCount ballot imaging software and the Voter Intent Guide produced by the Office of the Secretary of State to resolve the ballot by determining the voter’s intent.

• Computer Skill Level 1
• Party affiliation required: Democratic or Republican
• Work schedule begins one week before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 9 AM – 5 PM and 9 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

Ballot Duplication Election Judges work in a bipartisan team of two to create a standard ballot for scanning for:

• UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) ballots that are returned electronically
• Provisional Ballots that are accepted at a VSPC
• Damaged ballots

This role requires a high attention to detail and may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Computer Skill Level 1
• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Work schedule begins one week before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 10 AM – 5 PM and 10 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

Ballot Scanning Election Judges scan ballots for tabulation, complete and reconcile batch reports, and box ballots and envelopes for secure storage. This role must have the ability to work independently and requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Computer Skill Level 2
• Requires great attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Work schedule begins one week before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 10 AM – 5 PM and 10 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

The Ballot Accountant Election Judge maintains and audits the inventory of ballots in the scanning room and manages the workload of Ballot Scanning Election Judges.

• No Computer Skill Required
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push 100 lbs.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time
• Work schedule begins one week before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 10 AM – 5 PM and 10 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

The Ballot Boxer Election Judge collects, seals, and stores the boxes of envelopes and ballots that have been securely processed.

• No Computer Skill Required
• Ability to spend a long time on feet
• Must be pleasant, personable, and professional
• Work schedule begins one week before Election Day and runs through the week after Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 5 PM and 8 AM – 11 PM on Election Day

Watcher Liaison Election Judges verify the credentials of appointed Watchers and accompany Watchers as they observe election processes. This role fields any questions Watchers may have to provide information and answers from Elections staff.

• Computer Skill Level 3: Advanced computer skills required
• Must be pleasant, personable, professional, and able to manage a team
• Work schedule begins two weeks before Election Day and runs through Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 5 PM and 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM on Election Day

The Poll Manager Election Judge oversees all activities and election judges at the VSPC. Leads the team in setting up, operating, and closing the VSPC daily. Assists voters, Watchers, media, and other visitors. Responsible for issuing Provisional and Statewide ballots, keeping an accurate log of spoiled and surrendered ballots, and reconciling all ballots daily with the VSPC Daily Voter Log and VSPC Signature Card reports from Computer Judges. Responsible for the location’s Douglas County cell phone and for verifying that all judges are clocking in and out. Poll Managers must know when to intervene and how to handle any situations that arise.

The Assistant Poll Manager Election Judge fills in where needed and oversees the VSPC in the absence of the Poll Manager. Assists voters, records wait times as required, and assists judges with any mistakes or technical difficulties. Assumes the role of Ballot Aide during busy periods to help maintain the flow of voters.

• Computer Skill Level 3: Advanced computer skills required
• Must be pleasant, personable, and professional with a high attention to detail
• Work schedule begins two weeks before Election Day and runs through Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 5 PM and 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM on Election Day

Computer Election Judges assist visitors to the VSPC with voter registration and updating existing voter registrations, verifying voter information in the secure statewide voter registration database, and issuing ballots. Responsible for balancing the Statement of Ballots with the VSPC Daily Voter Log and the VSPC Signature Cards multiple times throughout the day.

• No Computer Skill Required
• Must be pleasant, personable, and professional
• Work schedule begins two weeks before Election Day and runs through Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 5 PM and 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM on Election Day

Voter Aide Election Judges assist voters as they enter the VSPC, assess voter needs, notify Poll Manager when Watchers or visitors enter the VSPC, check voter identification, distribute appropriate forms, and answer general questions. Voter Aides also assist with the setup and closing of the VSPC.

• No Computer Skill Required
• Ability to spend a long time on feet
• Must be pleasant, personable, and professional
• Work schedule begins one week before Election Day and runs through Election Day
• Typical workday is 8 AM – 5 PM and 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM on Election Day

Watcher Liaison Election Judges verify the credentials of appointed Watchers and accompany Watchers as they observe election processes in the VSPC. This role fields any questions Watchers may have to provide information and answers from the Poll Manager and/or Elections staff.