About us
The Registrar of Voters is committed to a safe workplace.
The Registrar of Voters (ROV) is responsible for registering voters and conducting Federal, State, County, special and local elections for the County of Alameda. ROV prepares the published notices of elections and lists of offices for which candidates are to be nominated. It is the duty of the Registrar of Voters to accept and check the nominating petitions of candidates for office; prepare and print official and sample ballots in English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese; mail sample ballots to over 900,000 registered voters; recruit over 5,000 election officers voting locations within the County.
The Registrar of Voters is also required to establish and revise voting precincts, provide for the tabulation of returns on Election Night, and conduct the official canvass of votes cast. ROV is required to check the signatures on initiative, referendum and recall petitions. Finally, the ROV is required to provide voter education and outreach services year-round to maintain voter registration at the highest level possible.
Our regular business hours are from 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday – Friday. Some work assignments have work schedules that are beyond our regular business hours. On Election Day, we start as early as 5:00 a.m.
Overtime is mandatory for all employees. Employees may be required to work overtime for several consecutive days or weeks at a time - includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Employees may be off for days at a time or sent home early if there is no work available.
All schedules are based on the workload and needs of the Registrar of Voters and can change at a moment’s notice.
If you are hired, we ask that you commit to your assigned work hours. The Registrar of Voters is unable to accommodate requests for personal time off and schedule conflicts.
Audit, proofread and enter confidential information into multiple databases. Skills needed include responding to requests at a moment's notice, understand and execute written and verbal instructions, data entry, customer service, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, handle high volume of incoming calls, and lift 15 pounds. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
Experience:
- A minimum of 6 months clerical experience is required
- At least 3 consecutive years of experience as an attendant or in a similar role
- Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills to communicate with others, especially in stressful situations
- Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions
- Ability to plan and execute events effectively
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities:
- Inform visitors of policy and procedures
- Ensure that policies and procedures are enforced for all visitors
- Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to discourage violators and ensure the environment is safe and secure
- Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over
- Inspect buildings, equipment, and access points controlling the entrance and departure of employees and visitors according to protocols
- Investigate for suspicious activity or possessions
- Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities
- Obtain help by sounding alarms
- Monitoring surveillance equipment to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
- Provide detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management
- Answer and direct phone calls using a multi-line phone system
- Utilize computer skills to complete tasks efficiently
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $26.42 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What level of Security Guard or Attendant experience do you have? Please respond by selecting one of the choices: 1.) Advanced (2-5+ years); 2.) Intermediate (1-2 years); or 3.) Beginner (0-1 year).
- List the names of the Security Companies that you have worked for.
- Do you have at least 6 months of clerical experience?
Please respond by typing "Yes" or "No."
Experience:
- Security: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oakland, CA 94612: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person