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O*NET 33-9031.00: Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsMedian pay $43,370/year (BLS, May 2025)8 tasksJob Zone 2: Some preparation

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.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Casino Enforcement Agent, Gaming Investigator, Security Officer, Surveillance Agent, Surveillance Investigator, Surveillance Monitor, Surveillance Observer, Surveillance Officer, Surveillance Operator, Surveillance Technician.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 15%AI-assist 35%Stays human 51%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 1 AI-ready, 3 AI-assist and 4 human-led tasks out of 8. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

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The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

  1. Develop and maintain log of surveillance observations.Write it up · Hourly or more
  2. Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.Review & check · Several times a day
  3. Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.Coordinate & message · Several times a day

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

  1. 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.Hands-on work · Several times a day
  2. Review video surveillance footage.Hands-on work · Several times a day
  3. Inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.Watch & inspect · Several times a day

Skills to build & where you could move ↓

AI can draft these 1

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Develop and maintain log of surveillance observations.

Hourly or more

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 90% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to develop and maintain log of surveillance observations.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Data: [surveillance, production, environment]
Format: [describe]

Draft entries. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Data log

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop and maintain log of surveillance observations (today).
Step 2Fill in [Data] and [Format] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Record operational or environmental data.. Also involves: Compile operational data.; Compile data or documentation..

AI can help you prep these 3

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.

Several times a day

AI pre-checks against the rules; the sign-off stays with you.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI as a first-pass checker against a list of rules or standards. The final judgment and sign-off stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, administrative and computers and electronics.
Operation: [describe]
Policies: [safety or security rules]

List checks, evidence to collect and how to report gaps. Make a table: requirement, met / not met / unclear, and the exact evidence.

10-minute exercise: Safety policy compliance check

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state.
Step 2Fill in [Operation] and [Policies] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Do your usual review too, and note what AI caught and what it missed. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

AI can miss things and sound sure about it. Use it to catch extra problems, not as the final check.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations..

Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.

Several times a day

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

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AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.

Matter: [complaint, performance, violation]
Facts: [describe without names]

Draft a factual report. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Report to a supervisor

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you report all violations and suspicious behaviors.
Step 2Fill in [Matter] and [Facts] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors..

Supervise or train surveillance observers.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

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AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to supervise or train surveillance observers.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on public safety and security, administrative and computers and electronics.
Procedure: [plant operations, duties]
Employees: [describe]

Plan OJT steps and sign-off. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: On-the-job training

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise or train surveillance observers (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Procedure] and [Employees] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Train employees in proper work procedures.. Also involves: Direct security operations..

These stay human 4

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: constant contact with others · Using hands on tools and objects: continually or almost continually · Impact of decisions: important results

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.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to 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.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, administrative and computers and electronics.
Equipment: [drone, cameras, radar]
Mission: [describe]

List setup, legal limits and logging. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Surveillance operation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you observe casino or casino hotel operations. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Mission] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check legal and airspace rules before flying or recording.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities.. Also involves: Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence..

Review video surveillance footage.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to review video surveillance footage.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, administrative and computers and electronics.
Equipment: [drone, cameras, radar]
Mission: [describe]

List setup, legal limits and logging. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Surveillance operation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you review video surveillance footage.
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Mission] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check legal and airspace rules before flying or recording.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities.. Also involves: Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence..

Inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.

Several times a day

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, administrative and computers and electronics.
Facility or equipment: [venue, treatment plant, system]
Specifications: [requirements]

Make a checklist mapping each specification to what to inspect. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Specification inspection

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment.
Step 2Fill in [Facility or equipment] and [Specifications] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.. Also involves: Inspect equipment or systems.; Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement..

Act as oversight or security agents for management or customers.

Several times a day

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gambling surveillance officer / gambling investigator. Part of my job is to act as oversight or security agents for management or customers.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, administrative and computers and electronics.
What I watch: [cameras, sites, people of interest]
Rules: [legal limits, policy]

Make a surveillance checklist, what to note, and an objective log template. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Surveillance log

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you act as oversight or security agents for management. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [What I watch] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Critical Thinkingimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Active Listeningimportance 3.2/5
    Used in: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Writingimportance 3.1/5
    Used in: Documenting/Recording Information
  • Monitoringimportance 4.1/5
    Used in: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Speakingimportance 3.6/5
    Used in: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Where you could move

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Getting into this job

High school diploma is most common (84% of workers)

  • High school or less 86%
  • Certificate or some college 9%
  • Associate's 5%
  • On-the-job training: 3–6 months
  • Related experience: none

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

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