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Public Safety

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers.

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Median pay

$43,900
Median annual pay for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

0.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

10,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

0
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience; Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Monitoring
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Active Listening
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Public Safety and Security
  3. 3Computers and Electronics
  4. 4Mathematics
  5. 5Administrative
  6. 6Education and Training

Abilities

  1. 1Problem Sensitivity
  2. 2Far Vision
  3. 3Selective Attention
  4. 4Oral Comprehension
  5. 5Inductive Reasoning
  6. 6Near Vision

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Integrity
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Self-Control
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Documenting/Recording Information
  2. 2Working with Computers
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Getting Information
  5. 5Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  6. 6Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Work context

  1. 1Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  4. 4Spend Time Sitting
  5. 5Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  6. 6E-Mail

Representative tasks

  • Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • Observe casino or casino hotel operations for irregular activities, such as cheating or theft by employees or patrons, using audio and video equipment and one-way mirrors.
  • Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.
  • Develop and maintain log of surveillance observations.
  • Inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.
  • Review video surveillance footage.
  • Act as oversight or security agents for management or customers.
  • Supervise or train surveillance observers.

Software and tools

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Sources

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