Election Inspectors

The Canton Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Election Inspector. The position of Election Inspector is limited to working on designated election days in the Charter Township of Canton. Inspectors must be a qualified, registered voter within the State of Michigan.

Duties

Precinct inspector must be able to:

  • Work closely with others
  • Assemble simple voting stations
  • Read and write legibly in the English language
  • Perform simple math calculations
  • Follow instructions provided by the precinct chairperson
  • Possess inter-personal skills to work with a diverse community population
  • Attend an educational training program (mandatory prior to working an election)

Election Inspectors are paid for their service! Below is a list of the typical rates of pay for a full day are: 

  • $160 Election Inspector
  • $180 Vice-Chair
  • $190 Chairperson
  • $20 per training session
  • $95 Student Worker (1/2 Day)
  • $150 Greeter

Election Inspector interest form

Those interested in being an Election Inspector must complete this form so Canton Township can provide notifications about upcoming training: https://bit.ly/2Oe62fy (HTML)

Inspector Training


Step 1: Download & Read this Manual (AVCB OPTIONAL)

View/download the Canton Township Election Inspector Manual (PDF)

View/download the Canton Township AVCB Inspector Manual (PDF)

Step #2 Watch Videos (These are just example videos - refer to the manual)

Opening the Polls (HTML - External Site) 

Processing Voters (HTML - External Site) 

Closing the Polls (HTML - External Site) 

EPB - Laptop - Beginning to End Video (HTML - External Site)

Step #3 Complete Knowledge Check

https://cantonclerk.typeform.com/to/jdyGvv (HTML - External Site)

INSPECTOR FORMS MANUALS

View the new hire packet (for Inspectors that have never received a paycheck from Canton Township)(PDF). New Inspectors must complete, print, and attach a void check to this packet and deliver it during their first training session.

View the Required State of Michigan Application every Inspector is required  to complete (HTML)


Also, a great resource for Election Inspectors is the State of Michigan’s website at: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_11976---,00.html (HTML)

Finally, Election Inspectors can watch helpful videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MigovBOE/playlists (HTML)

Additional Information

The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.