Target Security Specialist

Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00 USD per hour

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Our Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.

As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.

Promote a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.

Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.

Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.

Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.

Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.

Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies, as well as recognizing and communicating trends.

Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.

Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.

Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.

Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.

All other duties based on business needs

This may be the right job for you if:

You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.

You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.

You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).

There are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

Must be at least 18 years of age or older

High school diploma or equivalent

Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members

Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed

Effective communication skills

Work both independently and with a team

Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

We expect the following from our team:

Climb up and down ladders

Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy

Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds

Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary

Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties

Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)