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Also called casino investigator, gaming investigator, special investigator and surveillance investigator.
$43,370
Median pay a year
9,520
People do this work
6
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Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator
Summary
Gambling surveillance officer monitoring casino activities for cheating and theft, using audio and video equipment to ensure compliance with gaming rules and company policies. Investigates irregular activities and reports findings to management
Experience
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Monitored activities in the casino to follow state gaming rules and company policies
Observed casino operations for cheating or theft using audio and video equipment
Reported violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, both verbally and in writing
Developed and maintained a log of surveillance observations for the casino
Inspected and monitored audio and video surveillance equipment to ensure it worked well
Reviewed video surveillance footage to identify any irregular activities
Acted as security agents for management and customers in the casino
Skills
Core Skills
Observing individuals' activities, Operating surveillance equipment, Maintaining surveillance, Compiling operational data, Compiling data or documentation, Recording operational data, Monitoring operations
Checking & Planning
Inspecting facilities or equipment, Inspecting equipment or systems, Inspecting materials or equipment
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Monitored activities for rulesWatched for cheating or theftReported problems to supervisorsKept a log of observationsChecked surveillance equipmentReviewed video footage
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Monitored establishment activities to ensure adherence to state gaming regulations and identify any irregularities
Reported violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, both verbally and in writing
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Monitored establishment activities every hour throughout my shifts to ensure adherence to state gaming regulations and identify any irregularities
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Every hour throughout my shiftsSeveral times each shiftMost of the day during busy hours
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Reported violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, both verbally and in writing
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Helped maintain a safer environmentReduced incidents of theftImproved overall compliance with regulations
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Observing individuals' activities
Operating surveillance equipment
Maintaining surveillance
Monitoring operations
Inspecting facilities or equipment
Inspecting equipment or systems
Inspecting materials or equipment
Compiling operational data
Compiling data or documentation
Recording operational data
Discussing violations with supervisors
Directing security operations
The work itself
What a Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$36,270
Median
$43,370
75th percentile
$49,210
About 9,520 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$35,760
$36,970
$44,410
AZ
$44,190
$50,010
$59,390
CA
$42,110
$44,740
$47,130
CO
$33,560
$44,340
$46,220
CT
$46,890
$56,300
$69,480
DE
$36,390
$38,910
$43,510
FL
$35,830
$39,060
$44,250
IA
$32,730
$35,750
$40,180
ID
$38,400
$38,850
$43,610
IL
$36,370
$42,760
$46,230
IN
$36,810
$46,910
$111,990
KS
$35,810
$36,830
$44,420
KY
$33,480
$36,330
$38,090
LA
$30,120
$33,910
$36,300
MA
$57,420
$61,770
$61,770
MD
$35,320
$47,950
$57,890
MI
$41,910
$46,620
$56,460
MN
$37,770
$44,080
$45,270
MO
$34,530
$38,860
$39,370
MS
$29,830
$35,360
$43,720
ND
$39,170
$46,740
$61,560
NJ
$43,710
$48,620
$56,520
NM
$31,200
$36,930
$47,100
NV
$40,650
$46,570
$57,380
NY
$40,040
$49,110
$60,020
OH
$36,410
$45,880
$65,480
OK
$32,110
$36,000
$40,980
OR
$40,560
$50,120
$59,400
PA
$35,600
$38,930
$54,060
PR
$21,840
$22,950
$25,770
SD
$29,780
$33,820
$43,860
VA
$33,950
$41,980
$56,970
WA
$39,670
$45,740
$58,960
WI
$36,210
$42,150
$67,310
WV
$28,840
$35,150
$35,150
Other names
Other names for this job
casino investigator, gaming investigator, special investigator, surveillance investigator, armed security officer, casino enforcement agent, casino security officer, casino surveillance officer, dual rate surveillance officer, emergency medical technician security officer, emt security officer, entertainment and recreation industry surveillance operator.
This page is about the occupation Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.