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Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers
SOC: 33-9030 • Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics & O*NET
What They Do
Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers typically perform the following tasks:
• 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.
• Supervise or train surveillance observers.
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Key facts
Median: $38,390
Employment: 1,272,400
Growth (2024–2034):
+0.0%
Education:
High school diploma
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Intelligence Metrics
Automation Risk Assessment
Low RiskWork-Life Balance Score
5.4/10Personality Fit (RIASEC Profile)
8.0
Realistic
6.4
Investigative
4.0
Artistic
7.8
Social
6.6
Enterprising
6.2
Conventional
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Personality Match: The higher the score (out of 10), the better this career matches that personality type. People with similar interests and work styles tend to be most satisfied in careers that match their personality profile.
Top Skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Observation skills
Problem-solving skills
Strengths
- High Demand
- Flexible Work
- Continuous Learning
Challenges
- Burnout Risk
- Rapid Technological Change
Median Salary Comparison
Employment projection (2024–2034)
Geographic Employment & Wage Analysis
BLS OEWS Data Updated 2024-05States with Highest Employment
- California 252,670
- New York 175,640
- Texas 135,500
- Florida 130,000
- Illinois 71,920
- Pennsylvania 68,460
- New Jersey 60,570
- Virginia 53,290
- Ohio 47,960
- Georgia 46,160
BLS OEWS data (2024-05)
Regional Wage Variations
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California +16%$44,507
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New York +11%$42,775
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Texas -11%$34,287
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Florida -2%$37,655
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Illinois 3%$39,563
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Pennsylvania -2%$37,502
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New Jersey 4%$40,076
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Virginia +7%$40,954
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Ohio -5%$36,408
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Georgia -5%$36,653
BLS OEWS state wage data
Top Metropolitan Areas
New York-Newark-Jersey City
Employment: High
Growth: +3.2%
Los Angeles-Long Beach
Employment: High
Growth: +2.8%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Employment: Medium
Growth: +1.5%
Dallas-Fort Worth
Employment: Medium
Growth: +4.1%
San Francisco-Oakland
Employment: High
Growth: +2.3%
Based on BLS metropolitan area data
Industries with Highest Concentrations
Administrative and support services
85%
Local government, excluding education and hospitals
70%
Casino hotels
55%
Regional Job Market Outlook
Strong
West Coast
Stable
Northeast
Growing
South