What do first-line supervisors of gambling services workers do?
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe operations, and ensure that stations and games are covered for each shift. May verify and pay off jackpots. May reset slot machines after payoffs and make repairs or adjustments to slot machines or recommend removal of slot machines for repair. May plan and organize activities and services for guests in hotels/casinos.
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Job titles to recognize in your search
O*NET reports these titles for this occupation. Compare the responsibilities in each posting before treating titles as equivalent.
- Casino Manager
- Casino Shift Manager (CSM)
- Floor Supervisor
- Pit Boss
- Pit Supervisor
- Slot Floor Person
- Slot Shift Manager
- Slot Shift Supervisor
Core tasks to compare with a job posting
- Monitor game operations to ensure that house rules are followed, that tribal, state, and federal regulations are adhered to, and that employees provide prompt and courteous service.
- Observe gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating, such as marking, switching, or counting cards, and notify security staff of suspected cheating.
- Perform paperwork required for monetary transactions.
- Respond to and resolve patrons' complaints.
- Greet customers and ask about the quality of service they are receiving.
- Perform minor repairs or make adjustments to slot machines, resolving problems such as machine tilts and coin jams.
- Maintain familiarity with the games at a facility and with strategies or tricks used by cheaters at such games.
- Monitor payment of hand-delivered jackpots to ensure promptness.
- Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits, for patrons.
- Establish and maintain banks and table limits for each game.
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- Choose two or three tasks above that match the posting and your actual experience.
- Build a resume evidence worksheet using the skills and software relevant to that employer.
- Practice explaining your contribution, decisions and results before an interview.
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