How to become a gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigator
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.
Steps to get there
Most employers expect usually requires a high school diploma or ged, though some occupations may not..Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
What gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators do
- Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills that matter most
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
Is gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigator a good career?
On the numbers, this job is close to the average across occupations. Median pay is 15% below the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.
Where it pays most
- Massachusetts $61,770
- Connecticut $56,300
- Oregon $50,120
- Arizona $50,010
- New York $49,110
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary by state and city
Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.