39-1013.00

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

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.

Career Cluster:Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Job Family:Personal Care and Service
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Accommodation and Food Services
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Key Tasks

  • 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.
  • Monitor payment of hand-delivered jackpots to ensure promptness.
  • Maintain familiarity with the games at a facility and with strategies or tricks used by cheaters at such games.
  • Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits, for patrons.
  • Establish and maintain banks and table limits for each game.
  • Reset slot machines after payoffs.
  • Record the specifics of malfunctioning machines and document malfunctions needing repair.
  • Answer patrons' questions about gaming machine functions and payouts.
  • Monitor patrons for signs of compulsive gambling, offering assistance if necessary.
  • Monitor functioning of slot machine coin dispensers and fill coin hoppers when necessary.
  • Supervise the distribution of complimentary meals, hotel rooms, discounts, or other items given to players, based on length of play and amount bet.
  • Report customer-related incidents occurring in gaming areas to supervisors.
  • Record, issue receipts for, and pay off bets.
  • Attach "out of order" signs to malfunctioning machines, and notify technicians when machines need to be repaired or removed.
  • Enforce safety rules, and report or remove safety hazards as well as guests who are underage, intoxicated, disruptive, or cheating.
  • Exchange currency for customers, converting currency into requested combinations of bills and coins.
  • Determine how many gaming tables to open each day and schedule staff accordingly.
  • Evaluate workers' performance and prepare written performance evaluations.
  • Direct workers compiling summary sheets for each race or event to record amounts wagered and amounts to be paid to winners.
  • Monitor stations and games and move dealers from game to game to ensure adequate staffing.
  • Clean and maintain slot machines and surrounding areas.
  • Review operational expenses, budget estimates, betting accounts, or collection reports for accuracy.
  • Establish policies on types of gambling offered, odds, or extension of credit.
  • Interview and hire workers.
  • Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate workers.

Skills

Service Orientation
72%
Monitoring
72%
Speaking
69%
Active Listening
69%
Reading Comprehension
66%
Critical Thinking
66%
Time Management
63%
Social Perceptiveness
63%
Coordination
60%
Management of Personnel Resources
60%
Writing
60%
Instructing
56%
Complex Problem Solving
56%
Negotiation
53%
Judgment and Decision Making
53%
Persuasion
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Active Learning
50%
Learning Strategies
44%
Systems Evaluation
44%
Mathematics
41%
Operations Monitoring
35%
Operation and Control
28%
Quality Control Analysis
28%
Programming
22%
Troubleshooting
22%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Repairing
19%
Equipment Selection
19%
Equipment Maintenance
19%
Operations Analysis
13%
Technology Design
13%
Installation
6%
Science
6%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
87%
Mathematics
72%
English Language
72%
Administration and Management
71%
Computers and Electronics
68%
Education and Training
62%
Economics and Accounting
61%
Sales and Marketing
58%
Public Safety and Security
58%
Personnel and Human Resources
57%
Administrative
53%
Psychology
51%
Production and Processing
48%
Law and Government
41%
Engineering and Technology
38%
Communications and Media
34%
Mechanical
30%
Therapy and Counseling
30%
Sociology and Anthropology
28%
Foreign Language
24%
Telecommunications
24%
Transportation
19%
Geography
18%
Food Production
18%
Design
18%
Building and Construction
12%
History and Archeology
12%
Philosophy and Theology
7%
Physics
6%
Chemistry
5%
Medicine and Dentistry
4%
Biology
2%
Fine Arts
0%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
75%
Oral Expression
72%
Problem Sensitivity
69%
Speech Recognition
69%
Speech Clarity
69%
Deductive Reasoning
66%
Near Vision
66%
Written Comprehension
63%
Written Expression
63%
Selective Attention
63%
Information Ordering
60%
Far Vision
56%
Inductive Reasoning
56%
Memorization
53%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Speed of Closure
50%
Category Flexibility
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Number Facility
47%
Perceptual Speed
44%
Fluency of Ideas
44%
Trunk Strength
44%
Auditory Attention
41%
Mathematical Reasoning
41%
Finger Dexterity
41%
Visual Color Discrimination
41%
Control Precision
38%
Originality
38%
Visualization
35%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
35%
Explosive Strength
35%
Multilimb Coordination
35%
Manual Dexterity
35%
Hearing Sensitivity
31%
Stamina
31%
Static Strength
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
31%
Extent Flexibility
28%
Dynamic Strength
28%
Gross Body Equilibrium
28%
Gross Body Coordination
28%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Reaction Time
19%
Sound Localization
19%
Spatial Orientation
19%
Night Vision
16%
Peripheral Vision
16%
Speed of Limb Movement
16%
Rate Control
16%
Response Orientation
16%
Depth Perception
13%
Dynamic Flexibility
10%

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
88%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
71%
Getting Information
69%
Working with Computers
67%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
66%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
64%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
64%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
59%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
59%
Documenting/Recording Information
59%
Coaching and Developing Others
56%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
56%
Developing and Building Teams
55%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
54%
Processing Information
51%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
50%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
50%
Training and Teaching Others
50%
Performing Administrative Activities
49%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
48%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
48%
Performing General Physical Activities
46%
Assisting and Caring for Others
46%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
44%
Scheduling Work and Activities
43%
Analyzing Data or Information
41%
Handling and Moving Objects
39%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
38%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
36%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
35%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
34%
Thinking Creatively
32%
Staffing Organizational Units
32%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
32%
Selling or Influencing Others
31%
Controlling Machines and Processes
28%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
25%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
24%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
19%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
11%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
9%

Work Context

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

98%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

96%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

96%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

93%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

90%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

89%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

87%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

86%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

86%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

85%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

84%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

84%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

82%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

82%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

81%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

81%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

75%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

74%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

70%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

68%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

67%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

66%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

66%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

65%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

64%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

63%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

62%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

60%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

54%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

46%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

39%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

39%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

37%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

36%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

28%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

28%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

27%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

22%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

21%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

21%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

16%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

15%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

15%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

11%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

9%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

9%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

8%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

6%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

6%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

5%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

2%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

1%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

1%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

1%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48%

Some college, no degree

17%

Post-secondary certificate

12%

Interests

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

82

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

75

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

45

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

34

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

0

Work Styles

Dependability
86%
Integrity
82%
Leadership Orientation
81%
Attention to Detail
73%
Self-Control
71%
Social Orientation
71%
Stress Tolerance
70%
Cautiousness
69%
Cooperation
63%
Self-Confidence
59%
Adaptability
54%
Perseverance
53%
Achievement Orientation
43%
Initiative
42%
Optimism
42%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
37%
Empathy
36%
Sincerity
28%
Intellectual Curiosity
14%
Humility
11%

Work Values

Relationships
83%
Independence
70%
Support
67%
Achievement
53%
Recognition
53%
Working Conditions
49%

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