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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

SOC 33-9031.00Job Zone 2 · Some Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers casino and casino hotel surveillance environments where officers monitor gaming floors, review footage, document violations, and investigate irregular activities under state gaming regulations.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Audio and video surveillance equipment — identify and operate under direct supervision in a casino surveillance room.
  2. One-way mirrors and camera feeds — observe designated floor areas for obvious irregular patron or employee activity under guidance.
  3. State gaming regulations and company policies — recognize and reference during routine monitoring tasks on the surveillance floor.
  4. Verbal incident reports — communicate basic violations and suspicious behaviors to a supervisor promptly during a shift.
  5. Surveillance observation logs — record entries accurately using provided templates under direct oversight.
  6. Video footage playback software — review recorded clips for assigned incidents following step-by-step instructions.
  7. Equipment status checks — inspect audio and video surveillance devices at the start of each shift according to a checklist.
  8. Database and spreadsheet software — enter basic surveillance data and incident records into established systems with supervisor guidance.
  9. Casino floor layout and table game rules — learn and apply foundational knowledge to recognize out-of-pattern behavior during observation.
  10. Radio and written communication protocols — follow established procedures when reporting security concerns to floor supervisors.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Multi-camera surveillance feeds — monitor simultaneously across an active casino floor with reduced oversight to detect cheating or theft patterns.
  2. Incident documentation logs — develop and maintain detailed, accurate surveillance observation records throughout each shift.
  3. Audio and video surveillance systems — inspect, troubleshoot minor malfunctions, and escalate equipment issues appropriately during operations.
  4. Written violation reports — compose clear, factual written summaries of observed infractions for supervisor review and record-keeping.
  5. State gaming regulations — apply regulatory standards independently to evaluate whether observed activities constitute a violation.
  6. Recorded surveillance footage — review and analyze video clips to reconstruct timelines of suspected incidents with moderate complexity.
  7. Employee and patron behavior patterns — assess deviations from normal activity using social perceptiveness skills in a live casino environment.
  8. Office suite and word processing software — produce formatted incident reports and shift summaries with routine proficiency.
  9. Security and management personnel — act as an oversight liaison, relaying surveillance findings clearly and promptly during an active shift.
  10. New surveillance observers — provide on-the-job guidance on observation techniques and documentation procedures during shift rotations.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex cheating schemes and theft methods — identify and investigate independently across table games, slots, and cash-handling areas in a full-scale casino.
  2. Surveillance system performance — conduct comprehensive inspections and ensure all audio and video equipment operates within compliance standards without supervisory direction.
  3. Multi-source evidence — synthesize video footage, database records, and firsthand observation to build complete investigative case files.
  4. Non-routine incidents involving collusion or organized fraud — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to resolve ambiguous situations autonomously.
  5. Regulatory compliance monitoring — evaluate all casino operations against current state gaming statutes and flag systemic policy gaps to management.
  6. Detailed investigative reports — author thorough written findings suitable for regulatory submission, internal review, or law enforcement referral.
  7. Critical incident response — coordinate surveillance support during high-stakes security events, providing real-time intelligence to floor security teams.
  8. Graphics and photo imaging software — enhance and annotate surveillance imagery to support evidence documentation and internal investigations.
  9. Staff observation techniques — assess and informally coach junior surveillance officers on decision-making and attention-to-detail in live monitoring contexts.
  10. Cross-departmental information sharing — present surveillance findings verbally and in writing to management, security, and compliance stakeholders with clarity and authority.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Surveillance department strategy — set operational priorities, coverage plans, and technology upgrade roadmaps aligned with casino management objectives.
  2. Formal training programs for surveillance observers — design and deliver structured curricula covering equipment use, regulatory knowledge, and investigative methods.
  3. Organizational compliance posture — lead department-wide audits to ensure all surveillance practices meet state gaming regulatory requirements and internal policy standards.
  4. Advanced surveillance technology systems — evaluate, select, and oversee implementation of new audio, video, and database platforms across the property.
  5. Investigative standards and documentation protocols — author and enforce department-wide policies for incident reporting, evidence handling, and case escalation.
  6. Interdepartmental surveillance partnerships — establish formal coordination frameworks between surveillance, security, finance, and gaming operations leadership.
  7. Staffing and performance management — supervise, evaluate, and develop a full team of surveillance officers and investigators to sustain operational excellence.
  8. High-profile regulatory investigations — lead complex, multi-week investigations involving suspected organized cheating or insider fraud, interfacing with external law enforcement agencies.
  9. Data-driven risk assessment — analyze aggregated surveillance logs and incident databases to identify emerging threat trends and recommend preventive countermeasures to executive leadership.
  10. Organizational integrity culture — model and promote the highest standards of ethical conduct, self-control, and cautiousness across the surveillance function and broader casino environment.

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O*NET skills
MonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessWritingInstructingComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge domains
English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsAdministrativeEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management
Abilities
Problem SensitivityFar VisionSelective AttentionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionFlexibility of ClosureDeductive Reasoning
Work styles
IntegrityAttention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessSelf-ControlStress Tolerance
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwarePresentation softwareWord processing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.
  2. 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.
  3. Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.
  4. Develop and maintain log of surveillance observations.
  5. Inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.
  6. Review video surveillance footage.
  7. Act as oversight or security agents for management or customers.
  8. Supervise or train surveillance observers.
CIP education codes
12.060143.0109

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