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Gaming Surveillance Officers, Gaming Security, and Gaming Investigators
12% Projected Job Increase
153,600 New Jobs
What’s Ahead
A very large number of jobs are expected to arise in this field as the gaming industry continues to grow. With more and more states legalizing slots and table games, concerns about crime, vandalism, and terrorism will continue to increase demand for gaming surveillance and investigation.
Casino security forces will employ more technically trained personnel as technology becomes increasingly important in thwarting casino cheating and theft.
Specialized Degrees
Employers prefer to hire security guards with some higher education, such as a police science or criminal justice degree, and also encourage applicants to take programs and courses available at some postsecondary schools that focus specifically on security guards.
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clobster
almost 5 years ago
1552 Comments
A degree in Social work is best for probation officers. I haven't seen any postings for CCO's that asked for CJ degrees. Some of these positions require prior experience with a police agency, so plan on some street time and a few years on patrol with big departments, or a decade on patrol and other assignments in smaller departments.
bosanci28
about 5 years ago
6 Comments
i have been trying to work for any law enforcement,for the last 2 years,,and no luck yet!,,
LeutSwift
about 5 years ago
2 Comments
I would like to be an F.B.I. agent or on a S.W.A.T. team
Dean_Mike
about 5 years ago
242 Comments
I Would Like Too Be a CSI: or Private Investigator.
Dean_Mike
about 5 years ago
242 Comments
Thanks For This Amesome Information & I Want Too Be a CSI:Crime Scene Investigator.
matsnap
about 5 years ago
482 Comments
I work in Campus Law Enforcement. Next fall, my daughter will be going to college, and she has expressed interest in law enforcement. The article has a lot of stuff to consider.
Anonymous
about 5 years ago
nice article...
Anonymous
about 5 years ago
I've always had an interest in being an Officer for Amtrak, so the fact that it made the list comes as good news!
Whenever I travel home from central Illinois to Michigan, I always have a layover at Union Station in Chicago. The Officers there are very nice, professional and courteous.
boydmom
about 5 years ago
62 Comments
Very informative. Proves I'm on the right track to achieve my goal of being a LEO.
mabelsoto
about 5 years ago
2 Comments
YES i am interesting of being a cop??? Anything that has 2 do with criminal justice i like and clean the streets i would do a great job?
correr1003
about 5 years ago
2 Comments
I am a Spanish teacher of 25 years and I'm 48 years old and I have wanted to something in law enforcement and I even applied for a police officer position but I backed out and didn't show for the exam or physical test because I assumed that I was too old in comparison to others trying to enter the profession. With a Masters degree I would like to think that I could do something in law enforcement. An emergency dispatcher appeals to me but it seems difficult to obtain employment without experience.
deltaforce
about 5 years ago
2 Comments
I would like to be a cop..I want to clean up my town against people who is breaking the law
wrk
about 5 years ago
2 Comments
yes,i am interesting joinning the cop
kickitdontkissit
about 5 years ago
8 Comments
As a Baby Boomer myself, who already is in hock to Sallie Mae Services for student loans, there's not much here that I fit into. I'm pretty savvy around trains, so I could possibly look into that. Thanks Chris.
smusc11
about 5 years ago
6 Comments
Thanks Chris page 7 and I are made for each other. I didnt know that there were so many positions that needed so much schooling. They certainly arent portrayed as the learned type. Thanks again for the info. Still looking. Cant get one I guess till School loans are payed off.