Las Vegas casinos offer many exciting and rewarding career paths for job seekers of all types.
The city of Las Vegas has a thriving job market. Much of these employment opportunities come from the casinos that play such an important role within the local economy.
Working at a casino can be fun and exciting. In order to run efficiently, a casino requires many different kinds of employees. From showgirls to croupiers, from security people to bartenders, from entertainers to cocktail waiters and waitresses, from floor supervisors to coat check personnel - employees at every level of the organization must be enthusiastic, well trained, and above all ethical.
Becoming a casino employee requires a more intense level of qualification and background verification than do many other jobs. This is, of course, because of the sensitive nature of the industry. Security is the top priority of any casino.
That is why any potential casino employee will more than likely have to pass both a drug test and a background check before they can be hired. Assuming you're all clear in both these regards, this shouldn't be a problem. Remember, many casinos will continue to issue either random or scheduled drug screenings after you're employed. If this is the case, it will be made clear to you before you're hired.
Depending on your preferences, talents, skills and work history, there are a wide variety of jobs available. Keep in mind that, especially for jobs that are in demand, such as dealer (also sometimes known as a croupier) at a big name casino on the main Las Vegas strip, you will likely need to put in time at a smaller, lesser known establishment until you've acquired sufficient experience and references. The good news is that starting a career in this area isn't difficult for novices who are willing to work their way up.
For waitstaff, experience is also often a big plus, but if you've got good references and have worked at busy, upscale restaurants in the past, you may be able to get a position at a higher profile casino right off the bat.
Performing in a Las Vegas show is a dream for many young men and women, but becoming a showgirl or male dancer in Vegas means competing with others who may be just as talented and driven as you are - or even more so. While it is certainly not unreasonable for someone with a background in dance and the right "look" to pursue their dream and do everything they can to make it happen, it's important for young people to remember that they're far from alone in their desire to perform on a Las Vegas stage - the competition at auditions is fierce.
If an entertainer wants to be taken seriously, they will need to invest in certain materials. These include a professional looking picture (a "head shot"), a resume with physical details and information about training/experience, and even a DVD or video of the performer in action.
On the other end of the spectrum are casino security jobs. While these positions are not as glamorous as being a show person or a croupier, they are important and necessary nevertheless. While security jobs tend to be among a casino's lower paying positions, there is always potential for advancement to a supervisory role.
No matter what your line of work, being employed at a Las Vegas casino can be the start of a great career.
