Occupation · SOC 39-3019
Gambling Service Workers, All Other
All gambling service workers not listed separately.
Median wage
$34,530
$22,880–$56,740
Projected growth
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Annual openings
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per year
Employed (US)
14,920
Job Zone —
Core skills
SpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and Security
Technology & tools
Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software
Representative tasks
Monitor game operations to ensure that house rules are followed, that tribal, state, and federal regObserve gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating, such as marking, switching, or counting cards, andPerform paperwork required for monetary transactions.
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
House rules and basic game procedures — identify and apply under direct supervisor guidance on the casino floor.Tribal, state, and federal gambling regulations — recognize and reference when prompted during assigned shift duties.Patron complaints and service requests — receive and escalate to senior staff in a live gaming environment.Monetary transaction paperwork — complete standard forms with supervisor review at a gaming service station.Suspicious patron behaviors — observe and flag to security personnel following established reporting protocols.Active listening techniques — demonstrate when addressing patron inquiries at assigned gaming tables or booths.Database entry software — input basic transaction records under guidance using facility management systems.Customer service standards — follow scripted protocols to greet and assist patrons on the gaming floor.Game operation monitoring checklists — use to verify compliance during routine rounds under direct oversight.Office suite and email software — use to complete assigned administrative tasks with support from experienced staff.
developing
Game operation compliance — monitor independently across an assigned section of the gaming floor during a full shift.Patron complaint resolution — assess and resolve routine service issues without escalation in a busy casino environment.Cheating indicators such as card marking or switching — detect and report through established security channels with minimal prompting.Monetary transaction documentation — prepare and reconcile accurately using spreadsheet software during end-of-shift reporting.Tribal, state, and federal regulatory requirements — apply consistently across daily work tasks with reduced supervisor review.Social perceptiveness skills — use to read patron and colleague behaviors and adapt service approach in real time.Coordination with security and floor supervisors — maintain through timely communication during irregular or high-tension situations.Database query tools — run standard reports to support transaction audits and operational tracking in the gaming facility.Critical thinking — apply to evaluate ambiguous situations on the floor and select appropriate responses within policy guidelines.Customer service recovery techniques — deploy to de-escalate patron dissatisfaction and restore positive experience at gaming stations.
proficient
Full-scope game operation oversight — conduct autonomously across multiple gaming areas, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.Complex patron complaints — resolve independently by applying policy knowledge, negotiation skills, and service expertise on the casino floor.Advanced cheating detection — identify subtle techniques such as card counting or collusion and coordinate an effective security response.Monetary transaction integrity — audit and reconcile discrepancies in financial documentation using database and spreadsheet tools without oversight.Regulatory compliance gaps — identify, document, and initiate corrective action in response to tribal, state, or federal violations.Non-routine operational incidents — manage with sound critical thinking, drawing on experience to minimize disruption in the gaming environment.Patron psychology and behavior — interpret nuanced cues to proactively prevent conflicts and enhance the overall service environment.Cross-functional coordination — lead communication among floor staff, security, and management during high-stakes or sensitive situations.Training materials and reference guides — develop for new gaming service workers using office suite and presentation software.Public safety and security protocols — enforce consistently while balancing patron experience and regulatory responsibility across all assigned areas.
advanced
Organizational compliance strategy — design and implement frameworks ensuring consistent adherence to tribal, state, and federal gambling regulations facility-wide.Service quality standards — establish and champion best practices for patron interaction across all gaming service worker roles in the organization.Security and surveillance programs — lead development of protocols for detecting and deterring cheating throughout the entire gaming operation.Workforce development — mentor and evaluate mid-level gaming service workers, providing structured feedback to build competency across teams.Operational policy — author and revise house rules and administrative procedures to align with evolving regulatory and business requirements.Enterprise-level data reporting — oversee use of database, spreadsheet, and project management software to produce compliance and performance analytics.Patron escalation and regulatory risk — adjudicate high-stakes complaints and incidents that carry legal, financial, or reputational consequences for the organization.Cross-departmental coordination — direct collaboration among gaming operations, security, legal, and executive leadership on complex service or compliance matters.Training program oversight — design and manage organization-wide onboarding and continuing education curricula for gaming service personnel.Strategic planning for service operations — lead long-range initiatives to improve operational efficiency, patron satisfaction, and regulatory standing across the facility.
Also known as
28 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
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