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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.

Median salary

$43,900

Typical range

$34k – $62k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

    Entry / Junior

    $34,020

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

    Established

    $43,900

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

    Senior

    $53,130

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

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