How much does a Surveillance Operator make in Abilene, TX? The average Surveillance Operator salary in Abilene, TX is $34,891 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $31,690 and $38,976. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Surveillance Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surveillance Operator Salary $28,775 Abilene,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Surveillance Operator Salary $31,690 Abilene,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Surveillance Operator Salary $34,891 Abilene,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Surveillance Operator Salary $38,976 Abilene,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Surveillance Operator Salary $42,694 Abilene,TX March 26, 2024
25% $31,690 10% $28,775 90% $42,694 75% $38,976 $34,891 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Surveillance Operator need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Team Building: Shaping a group of individuals into a cohesive and effective unit, focused on a central objective.

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Microsoft Word: Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments

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Computer Literacy: Ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.

Team Building 7.85%
Microsoft Word 3.03%
Computer Literacy 1.85%
Others 87.27%

Job Description for Surveillance Operator

Surveillance Operator operates all surveillance computer equipment. Monitors all areas of the property and closely observes a target game, staff member, or customer. Being a Surveillance Operator ensures compliance with applicable gaming regulations. Reports improper activity or disturbances to supervisor or security team for further investigation. Additionally, Surveillance Operator may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Surveillance Operator may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Surveillance Operator

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For Surveillance Operator, the first career path typically progresses to Special Investigations Unit Director.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Surveillance Technician position, and then progresses to Surveillance Supervisor.

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Surveillance Operator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Surveillance Operator, the highest Surveillance Operator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Surveillance Operator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Surveillance Operator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Surveillance Operator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Abilene, Texas    Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort ....More

Abilene, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Abilene, Texas

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