Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators to decrease by -1.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 9,800 to 9,600 jobs. Its estimate of 1,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($43,370), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
9,800
Projected employment (2034)
9,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
-2%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,100
Pay & Preparation
$43,370
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Monitoring (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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