Employment at elections

Polling Clerk

Job type: Administrative

Key responsibilities and activities

ensure that voters can cast their vote in secret, free from influence, and in a calm atmosphere
ask for and check voter identification before issuing ballot papers
ensuring electors understand the new voter identification requirements including what constitutes an acceptable form of ID
ensuring electors can present their ID in private when requested
comply with any instructions from the Presiding Officer and/or Returning Officer
ensure that all electors are treated with respect and receive the same experience wherever they are and whatever time they vote
you must always ensure the secrecy and security of the ballot
deal with members of the public in a helpful, polite, and professional manner
support disabled voters in the use of any special equipment or devices
you cannot be employed if you have carried out any duties on behalf of any political party or candidate at the election

Based at: Any polling station within the South Lanarkshire area, your allocated polling place will be advised in your appointment letter

Criteria	Attributes (essential/desirable)
Knowledge	Desirable Working knowledge of the electoral process
Skills and abilities	Essential Ability to carry out work as instructed, even under pressure Ability to remain politically neutral Good timekeeping Able to travel to your polling station at the required times Desirable Experience of working at a polling station Diplomacy and tact when working with members of the public