INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION
In the event that Fairfax County Government Offices close due to inclement weather, training opportunities will be cancelled. For additional information on operating status, please call the Fairfax County Government Emergency Information Line at 703-817-7771. Information is also available through the County’s website, Twitter www.twitter.com/fairfaxcounty, and Facebook www.facebook.com/fairfaxcounty.
Classes will also be cancelled in the event of facility closures, i.e., power outages, etc. The Office of Elections will make every effort to contact registrants prior to a cancellation. Registrants for cancelled classes may re-enroll in a later class.
In the event that Fairfax County Government Offices close due to inclement weather, training opportunities will be cancelled. For additional information on operating status, please call the Fairfax County Government Emergency Information Line at 703-817-7771. Information is also available through the County’s website, Twitter www.twitter.com/fairfaxcounty, and Facebook www.facebook.com/fairfaxcounty.
Classes will also be cancelled in the event of facility closures, i.e., power outages, etc. The Office of Elections will make every effort to contact registrants prior to a cancellation. Registrants for cancelled classes may re-enroll in a later class.
REGISTER FOR AN ELECTION OFFICER PORTAL ACCOUNT
In order to serve as an Election Officer you must first register for an Election Officer Portal account. This service allows an Officer to:
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Sign up to serve as an Election Officer and submit availability for each election
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Verify and update personal information
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Select training classes
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Receive and confirm precinct assignments
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Receive important election information through emails and text messages
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do I do if I have an Election Officer Portal account?
If you already have an Election Officer Portal account, please log in to set your training date/time. If you are not sure, especially if you last served in 2016 or prior, please contact us.
What do I do if I forgot my Election Officer Portal username or account password?
If you have an Election Officer Portal account but forgot the username or password, please visit the Forgot Username/Password page for assistance.
What do I do if I have never served an election in Fairfax County?
If you have never served an election in Fairfax County, please register for an Election Officer Portal account.
Please direct any questions or concerns to ElectionOfficers@fairfaxcounty.gov or call us at (703) 324-4735 (email is preferred).
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Most election officer training classes are offered at the Fairfax County Government Center. Depending on location and personnel availability, the Office of Elections may offer additional training locations for officer training on a per-election basis. Please review the training schedule for location availability. Please note class and location availability may change at any time. The Office of Elections will notify officers if a class cancelation occurs and will provide information on other class offerings when applicable.
Disclaimer: Fairfax County Government does not manage or maintain Google Maps and cannot account for or be held liable for their accuracy. Please review the directions provided by Google prior to traveling.
The following locations will be available for the June 12, 2018, Primary Elections:
Disclaimer: Fairfax County Government does not manage or maintain Google Maps and cannot account for or be held liable for their accuracy. Please review the directions provided by Google prior to traveling.
The following locations will be available for the June 12, 2018, Primary Elections:
ELECTION OFFICER TRAINING SCHEDULE
The following training schedule is for Election Officers working at one of Fairfax County's 243 precincts on Election Day. Please visit Central Absentee Precinct (CAP) Election Officer Training Information if you are a CAP Election Officer who will be working at the Fairfax County Government Center.
As of January 1, 2018, all new and returning Election Officers must complete mandatory Election Officer training (EO) in order to meet requirements. All Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and Standby Chiefs must instead take Chief and Assistant Chief training (CHIEF) once every two years and a Pre-Election Chiefs' Briefing (BRIEF) before each election. All training requests require an Election Officer Portal account (see registration section).
As of January 1, 2018, all new and returning Election Officers must complete mandatory Election Officer training (EO) in order to meet requirements. All Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and Standby Chiefs must instead take Chief and Assistant Chief training (CHIEF) once every two years and a Pre-Election Chiefs' Briefing (BRIEF) before each election. All training requests require an Election Officer Portal account (see registration section).
Please note that classes reflected on this page may change at any time and do not supersede the list found on your Election Officer Portal account. Please use your Election Officer Portal account for the most up-to-date information.
ELECTION OFFICER TRAINING (EO)
Required for all new and returning Election Officers in 2018. Classes run approximately 3 hours.
Required for all new and returning Election Officers in 2018. Classes run approximately 3 hours.
- Thursday, May 10, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 10 a.m.
- Thursday, May 17, 2018 - Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 2 p.m.
- Friday, May 18, 2018 - Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - Dolley Madison Library - 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - Dolley Madison Library -
10 a.m.or 2 p.m. 10 a.m. CLASS FULL - Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEF TRAINING (CHIEF)
Required for all first-time Assistant Chiefs and Chiefs who have received their assignment from the Office of Elections. Long-time officers or those curious about becoming an Assistant Chief or Chief may now sign up for the Chief class instead of the regular EO class. Taking the Chief class does NOT guarantee placement as a Assistant Chief or Chief position, however, and priority may be given to those with Assistant Chief or Chief positions. Does not satisfy BRIEF training. Classes run approximately 3 hours.
Required for all first-time Assistant Chiefs and Chiefs who have received their assignment from the Office of Elections. Long-time officers or those curious about becoming an Assistant Chief or Chief may now sign up for the Chief class instead of the regular EO class. Taking the Chief class does NOT guarantee placement as a Assistant Chief or Chief position, however, and priority may be given to those with Assistant Chief or Chief positions. Does not satisfy BRIEF training. Classes run approximately 3 hours.
- Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 2 p.m. or
6 p.m.6 p.m. CLASS FULL - Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center -
10 a.m.or 2 p.m. 10 a.m. CLASS FULL - Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.CLASSES FULL- Thursday, May 17, 2018 - Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - Dolley Madison Library - 6 p.m. SEATS AVAILABLE!
- Thursday, May 24, 2018 - Dolley Madison Library - 10 a.m. SEATS AVAILABLE!
- Thursday, May 31, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. NEW!
GENERAL MACHINE & ELECTRONIC POLLBOOK TRAINING (EPB)
Optional equipment training for Election Officers who would like additional practice. Please note these sessions are informal, and not designed to instruct or replace EO or CHIEF training. Classes run approximately 2 hours.
Optional equipment training for Election Officers who would like additional practice. Please note these sessions are informal, and not designed to instruct or replace EO or CHIEF training. Classes run approximately 2 hours.
- Training dates/times N/A
PRE-ELECTION CHIEFS' BRIEFING (BRIEF)
All Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs must attend a pre-election briefing before each election. Only those serving as Chief or Assistant Chief (active and stand-by) will be admitted. In addition to the training provided, officers will be sworn in and pick up their Election Day supplies. Classes run approximately 2 hours; participants must attend the full 2-hour session prior to picking up their materials.
All Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs must attend a pre-election briefing before each election. Only those serving as Chief or Assistant Chief (active and stand-by) will be admitted. In addition to the training provided, officers will be sworn in and pick up their Election Day supplies. Classes run approximately 2 hours; participants must attend the full 2-hour session prior to picking up their materials.
- Monday, June 4, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. (Board Auditorium)
- Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 10 a.m. (Room 120c)
- Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - Fairfax County Government Center - 7 p.m. (Board Auditorium)
- Thursday, June 7, 2018 - Sherwood Library - 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.
TRAINING SUPPLEMENTS
Clicking on the links below will open a .pdf document. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, please download the file from the Adobe website. Please note that training supplements may be updated at any time and are not intended as replacements for in-person training.
- Video: Election Officer Training Playlist
- Video: Poll Pad Operating Procedures
- Video: DS200 and ExpressVote
- DS200 Opening and Closing Procedures Guide (.pdf)
- ExpressVote Opening and Closing Procedures Guide (.pdf)
- Poll Pad Opening and Closing Procedures Guide (.pdf)
- Poll Pad Election Officer Procedure Guide (.pdf - large file)
- Election Officer Training Manual (.pdf - large file)
