Target Security Specialist

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $17.50 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $17.50 USD - $26.25 USD per hour.

ALL ABOUT TARGET

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand safe and secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Target Security Specialist can provide you with the:

Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure

Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members

Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage

Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system

Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find the products they are looking for in-store and online

Lead 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

Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests

Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance

Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise

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

Understand and appropriately use the video system

Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution

Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership

Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas

Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members

Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest

Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance

Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.

All other duties based on business needs WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests

Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you That's why we love working at Target

Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing... That's the core of what we do

You aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day... We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Target Security Specialist. But, 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 guests and other team members

Learn and adapt to current technology needs

Effective communication skills

Work both independently and with a team

Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

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) and regular attendance necessary Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to . Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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3955 E Broad St, Whitehall, OH, US 43213-1130

Store Hourly

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$17.50 - $26.25 USD per hour Job Id: R0000405168

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $17.50 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $17.50 USD - $26.25 USD per hour.

ALL ABOUT TARGET

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand safe and secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Target Security Specialist can provide you with the:

Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure

Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members

Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage

Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system

Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find the products they are looking for in-store and online

Lead 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

Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests

Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance

Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise

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

Understand and appropriately use the video system

Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution

Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership

Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas

Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members

Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest

Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance

Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.

All other duties based on business needs WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests

Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you That's why we love working at Target

Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing... That's the core of what we do

You aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day... We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Target Security Specialist. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

Must be at least 18 years of age