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Gaming Surveillance Officers

Have you ever been sitting at a blackjack table thinking, “big brother is watching”? Well, he probably is—in the form of a gaming surveillance officer. All of those black globes you see above the betting tables have cameras inside. Those cameras are linked to a security room where gaming surveillance officers keep an eye on the action. Their job is to act as the security agents for casinos and look for any irregular betting activity, theft, or cheating.

Outlook for Gaming Surveillance Officers

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Employment Matrix, State Occupational Projections

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