Day in the life
A Day in the Life of a Casino Cage Cashier
What casino cage cashiers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for a casino cage cashier?
Count in the cage bank. From there, the day usually includes exchange chips and cash, cash checks, and process markers. Shifts cover 24/7, including graveyard.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for a casino cage cashier working full time.
- Count in the cage bank.
- Cash out chips for a winner.
- Process a fill.
- File a CTR.
- Process a marker payment.
- Reconcile.
- Hand off.
Where casino cage cashiers work
Cage cashiers work in secure casino cages.
Hours and schedule
Shifts cover 24/7, including graveyard.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Exchange chips and cash
- Cash checks
- Process markers
- Track fills and credits
- File CTRs
- Balance banks
- Verify identity
Tools you’ll use every day
- Cage systems
- Currency counters
- Counterfeit detectors
- ID scanners
- Safes
- Forms
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Banking-style skills
- Casino benefits
- Secure environment
- Path to finance roles
What’s hard
- Slight decline
- High accuracy pressure
- Night shifts
- Strict rules
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I’m very accurate with money
- I value integrity
- I can work nights
- I follow rules closely
- I like banking-style work
- I stay calm
Not sure? Take the free Casino Cage Cashier fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Follow Title 31
- Protect cash
- Verify identity
- Report suspicious activity