Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

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.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama 90 $41,040 $19.73
Arizona 360 $36,860 $17.72
California 1,620 $34,910 $16.79
Colorado 150 $35,430 $17.04
Connecticut 150 $48,060 $23.11
Delaware 40 $36,410 $17.51
Florida 240 $32,670 $15.71
Illinois 190 $61,910 $29.77
Indiana 390 $51,410 $24.71
Iowa 160 $33,690 $16.20
Kansas 60 $33,780 $16.24
Kentucky 50 $33,240 $15.98
Louisiana 280 $37,380 $17.97
Maryland 90 $42,670 $20.52
Massachusetts 50 $50,000 $24.04
Michigan 290 $40,380 $19.41
Minnesota 200 $38,840 $18.67
Mississippi 310 $34,510 $16.59
Missouri 180 $32,860 $15.80
Nevada 600 $38,710 $18.61
New Jersey 180 $41,830 $20.11
New Mexico 90 $36,510 $17.55
New York 80 $37,670 $18.11
North Dakota 60 $52,140 $25.07
Ohio 230 $56,130 $26.99
Oklahoma 1,770 $31,110 $14.96
Oregon 90 $41,690 $20.04
Pennsylvania 250 $45,320 $21.79
South Dakota 100 $33,820 $16.26
Washington 460 $44,350 $21.32
Wisconsin 110 $33,420 $16.07

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to perform routine inspection, patrol and crime prevention services for private clients. Includes instruction in the provision of personal protection as well as property security.

Certificate Associate Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate
  • $38,080 per year
    National average salary
    Moderate
    Job growth rate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Typical education requirement
  • Less than 5 years
    Typical experience requirement
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators.

  • Less than high school 6%
  • High school graduate 35%
  • College dropout 30%
  • Associate’s degree 11%
  • Bachelor’s degree 14%
  • Master’s degree 3%
  • Doctorate degree 0%

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