Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
SOC 33-9031BLS OEWS May 2025
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.
National median · BLS
$43,370
▼ -1.21%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$45,630
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
9,520
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Pay range for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$32,730
25th
$36,270
Median (50th)
$43,370
75th
$49,210
90th — top pay
$61,970
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
BLS projects employment of gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators to decline 1.8% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%.
About 1,100 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
9,800 → 9,600
-200 jobs
Projected change
-1.8%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,100
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Monitoring4.1
Critical Thinking3.8
Speaking3.6
Judgment and Decision Making3.4
Active Listening3.3
Reading Comprehension3.3
Active Learning3.1
Social Perceptiveness3.1
Writing3.1
Complex Problem Solving3.0
Top knowledge areas
English Language4.3
Public Safety and Security4.0
Computers and Electronics3.7
Mathematics3.6
Administrative3.6
Education and Training3.4
Customer and Personal Service3.3
Administration and Management3.3
Software and technology used
Microsoft Office softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordFileMaker ProiView SystemsMicrosoft Paint
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators do
Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.
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.
Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.
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.
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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