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Directors of Casino Security

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Extensive experience working in the gaming industry is necessary for this position. Depending on the specific job, applicants are generally required to have a minimum of five to 10 years working in casino security.

According to Salary.com in 2015 (the most recent year for which data was available), 35 percent of all employed directors of casino security had 15 plus years experience working in casino security, 28 percent had five to 10 years, 24 percent had 10 to 15 years, 11 percent had two to five years, and 2 percent had less than one year.

Individuals need a wide array of skills to be successful in this job. Strong leadership and written and verbal communication skills are essential. Customer service skills, and the ability to deal with guests, employees, corporate management, and law enforcement agencies is critical. Directors must be organized, detail oriented, have good problem solving skills, and have excellent judgment. Tact and diplomacy are imperative. The ability to speak a second language, while not required, may give an applicant an edge over another.