Gaming Cage Workers :: Job Description

ExistingUsers

User Name:

Password:

Forgot your password?
Click here

NewUsers

FeaturedResources

Gaming Cage Workers

Careers / Gaming Cage Workers

Summary Description


	In a gaming establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gaming chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Cage Cashier

2.	Cage Manager

3.	Cage Supervisor

4.	Cage/Vault Supervisor

5.	Cashier and Salesperson

6.	Casino Cage Cashier

7.	Casino Cashier

8.	Casino Cashier Manager

9.	Casino Gaming Worker

10.	Casino Worker

11.	Gambling Cashier

12.	Gaming Cage Cashier

13.	Gaming Cage Worker

14.	Gaming Cashier

15.	Mutuel Clerk

16.	Paymaster of Purses

Job Tasks

	Follow all gaming regulations.

	Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons. Execute sales or other financial transactions.

	Maintain cage security. Maintain security.

	Record casino exchange transactions, using cash registers. Maintain financial or account records.

	Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.

	Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions. Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement.

	Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons. Execute sales or other financial transactions.

	Sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons or to other workers for resale to patrons. Sell products or services.

	Prepare bank deposits, balancing assigned funds as necessary. Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement.

	Determine cash requirements for windows and order all necessary currency, coins, or chips. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Verify accuracy of reports, such as authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, or exchange summary reports. Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

	Provide customers with information about casino operations. Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

	Prepare reports, including assignment of company funds or recording of department revenues. Prepare research or technical reports.

	Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed. Stock supplies or merchandise.

	Perform removal and rotation of cash, coin, or chip inventories as necessary. Execute sales or other financial transactions.

	Provide assistance in the training and orientation of new cashiers. Train personnel.

	Establish new computer accounts.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Financial Clerks
	Financial clerks do administrative work for many types of organizations. They keep records, help customers, and carry out financial transactions.

	Read More >>

Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Financial Clerks
	Financial clerks work in a variety of office settings, including bank branches, medical offices, and government agencies. Most work full time.

	Read More >>

<< Previous Page

Next Page >>

Interesting Fact

Fewer than 13% of employed Americans are labor union members. 30 years ago, it was twice that rate.

Did you know...

The Notes tool allows you to create and save private notes for yourself and bookmark pages throughout the site.