Overnight Casino Cage Operator

First Gold Inc; South Dakota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Gold Inc. is seeking a Casino Cage Cashier to accurately handle cash, chips, tickets, and financial instruments within the casino cage. The role emphasizes integrity, compliance with gaming regulations, and professional guest service.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong math and cash-handling skills, and the ability to obtain gaming licenses. Applicants should be able to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong math and cash-handling skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required gaming licenses.
• Pass background, drug, and credit checks if applicable.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Accurately exchange cash for chips, tickets, and vouchers.
• Redeem chips, tickets, and vouchers for cash.
• Process jackpots, credits, and payouts as authorized.
• Verify patron identification for large transactions.
• Maintain a balanced cash drawer and reconcile transactions.
• Comply with internal controls and gaming regulations.
• Detect counterfeit currency and report suspicious activity.
• Complete required logs and documentation accurately.
• Provide courteous, professional guest service.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Communicate with management, security, and accounting.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Cash handling

Math skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Calm under pressure

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Casino Cage Cashier Job Description

Position Summary

The Casino Cage Cashier is responsible for the accurate handling of cash, chips, tickets, and financial transactions within the casino cage. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of casino funds, ensuring compliance with internal controls, gaming regulations, and providing professional customer service to casino patrons.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately exchange cash for gaming chips, tickets, vouchers, and other approved instruments
• Redeem chips, tickets, and vouchers for cash in accordance with casino procedures
• Process jackpots, fills, credits, marker payments, and payouts as authorized
• Verify patron identification for large transactions and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a balanced cash drawer and reconcile all transactions at shift end
• Comply with all internal controls, accounting procedures, and gaming regulations
• Detect and report counterfeit currency, suspicious transactions, or potential fraud
• Complete required logs, reports, and documentation accurately and timely
• Provide courteous, professional, and efficient guest service
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and patron information
• Communicate effectively with management, security, surveillance, and accounting
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and compliance standards

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous cashier, banking, accounting, or casino experience preferred
• Strong math and cash-handling skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain required gaming licenses
• Must pass background check, drug screening, and credit check (if applicable)

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Manual dexterity to handle cash, chips, and paperwork
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Work performed in a secure, monitored cage environment

  Reporting Structure

  Reports directly to the Cage Supervisor or Cage Manager. Works closely with Casino Operations, Security, Surveillance, and Accounting.

  Key Competencies

  • Integrity and trustworthiness
  • Accuracy and accountability
  • Confidentiality
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Team-oriented professionalism