DeKalb County, TN

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  • Phone:
    (615) 597-4146
  • Email:
    dekalb.commission@tn.gov
  • Office Address:
    DeKalb County Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Room 104, Smithville, TN 37166 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 543, Smithville, TN 37166
  • Start Time:
    7:00 AM End Time:
    7:30 PM or later.     (Full-day shifts are preferred. Part-day shifts may also be available.)
  • Compensation:
    $125 to $150 for Election Day and training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in DeKalb County to be a poll worker

  • Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16-year-old county residents.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 1 hour.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. DeKalb County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.