Description
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.
Interests
- Conventional
- Enterprising
- Realistic
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Dependability
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.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Detailed Work Activities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Electronic mail software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Far Vision
- Selective Attention
- Oral Comprehension
- Inductive Reasoning
Skills
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
Knowledge
- English Language
- Public Safety and Security
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Administrative
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Critical InfrastructureCertifying Organization
International Foundation for Protection Officers
Type
Core
Certificate name
Security Systems: Video Security Systems Technician - Level IVCertifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Core
Certificate name
Security Systems: Video Security Systems Designer - Level IICertifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Core
Certificate name
Video Security Systems Technician IICertifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Protection OfficerCertifying Organization
International Foundation for Protection Officers
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $34,496 |
| Median (50%) | $39,674 |
| High (90%) | $48,505 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $41,269 |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 11,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 11,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 3%
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