O*NET-SOC 33-9031.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Monitoring2.A.2.d4.1208/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6208/2019
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.3808/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2019
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.2508/2019
Far Vision1.A.4.a.24.008/2019
Selective Attention1.A.1.g.14.008/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2019
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.7508/2019
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.Core9108/2019
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.Core9008/2019
Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.Core9008/2019
Develop and maintain log of surveillance observations.Core9108/2019
Inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.Core9108/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.6411/2023
Enterprising4.8211/2023
Realistic4.2211/2023
Social2.1711/2023
Investigative2.1611/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.