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Gambling Surveillance Officer/Investigator

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AVG. SALARY

$43,740

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What They Do

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Career Video

About This Career

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

This career is part of the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security cluster Security and Protective Services pathway.

A person in this career:

  • Monitors establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • Reports all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.
  • Observes 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.
  • Develops and maintains log of surveillance observations.
  • Inspects and monitors audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.
  • Reviews video surveillance footage.
  • Acts as oversight or security agents for management or customers.
  • Supervises or trains surveillance observers.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
  • Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
  • Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
  • Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly at a distance
  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Rotating shift work
  • Weekend work

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

  • Security Officer — Plans, organizes, directs and controls, security activities.
  • Surveillance Agent
  • Surveillance Monitor
  • Surveillance Observer
  • Surveillance Officer
  • Surveillance Operator
  • Surveillance Technician
  • Casino Enforcement Agent
  • Gaming Investigator
  • Surveillance Investigator

Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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