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Poll Worker Information

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Poll Worker Information

We rely on poll workers to conduct open, accurate, and fair elections in Wauwatosa. We are always accepting applications for poll workers. However, selection and hiring will be conducted on as needed basis. When you're hired, you're appointed for a two-year term. We'll train you before each election, so you know the various procedures to follow. Please fill out an application and a member of the Clerk's Office will reach out.

Requirements:

  • Be a qualified elector of Milwaukee County
  • Be an adult U.S. Citizen
  • Have resided in the election district for 10 days and is not otherwise disqualified from voting
  • Have strong clerical skills and be able to work in a team setting
  • Be physically able to stand and sit for long periods of time
  • Not be a candidate for any office to be voted on at the election you're serving

High School Students

High school students can apply to be poll workers, too. There is a separate application process. Students can apply online here. Students must be:

  • At least 16 years old
  • Has at least a 3.0 grade point average (or has written approval of the principal of the school if they have less than a 3.0 grade point average)
  • Has written approval from their parent or guardian
  • Lives within the area of the polling place at which they serve

Individuals 18 years and older should complete the application form below: 

Please correct the fields below:

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Contact Information
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Contact Information
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Does this phone accept SMS/text messages?
Does this phone accept SMS/text messages?
3
Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?
Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?
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Are you age 18 or over?
Are you age 18 or over?
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Special skills and qualifications that may apply to the position (please include all computer software which you can operate skillfully):
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Have you ever served as an election official?
Have you ever served as an election official?
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If yes, where and when?
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Have you been trained on the use of Badger Books (electronic poll books)?
Have you been trained on the use of Badger Books (electronic poll books)?
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I would like the following special considerations, if possible (Examples: to work with specific other individuals, to be able to leave the site for mealtimes, accessibility needs etc):
10
Are you fluent in any languages other than English? 
Are you fluent in any languages other than English?
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If yes, what languages are you fluent in?
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Would you like to be compensated?
Would you like to be compensated?
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Where do you prefer to work?
Where do you prefer to work?
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Which shift(s) do you prefer to work?
Which shift(s) do you prefer to work?
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Have you ever been convicted of any violations of law other than minor traffic violations?
Have you ever been convicted of any violations of law other than minor traffic violations?
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If yes, please give the date and nature of conviction:

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