Target Security Specialist

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Target Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our guests, team members, and brand.

Job Summary: As a Target Security Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to prevent, resolve, and mitigate theft and fraud, ensuring that our products are available for our guests. You will work closely with store leaders, public safety officials, and law enforcement to build relationships and maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities:

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues promptly
• Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
• Promote a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner
• 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
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks
• Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures

Requirements:

• 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

Physical Demands:

• 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 without additional assistance from others
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks

Benefits: Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.