August 07, 2012 06:58 PM UTC

PSA: Denver Needs Elections Judges

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• by: Colorado Pols

With Secretary of State Scott Gessler doing everything in his power to purge hundreds from the state’s voter rolls, local election judges have taken on an increasingly important duty: ensuring that everybody who is eligible to vote is able to cast their ballot safely, efficiently, and accurately.

If you want to secure a spot on the front lines of the fight for democracy itself, or, more likely, you want to earn a little extra cash in the lead up to and on election day, the Denver Elections Division is hiring judges for November’s general election.

The positions pay “10 – $13 per hour, depending on assignment” according to the Denver City Clerk’s website. Even better, if the application is any indication, being able to “sit for long periods” is a pre-requisite for the job.

All Denver residents over 16 who have never been convicted of election fraud and don’t have an immediate relative on the ballot are invited to apply. Then again, if you’re in high school and you’ve already been convicted of tampering with elections, chances are you’re well on your way to becoming secretary of state!

More information is available at the Denver Clerk and Recorder’s website, and you can fill out an application here.