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 keeping guests, team members, and the brand secure.

The Assets Protection (AP) team functions to keep everyone 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 guests.

As a Target Security Specialist, you will gain skills and experience in:

• Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
• Crisis response, safety, and crowd management
• De-escalation techniques
• Physical security controls and culture
• Using Target's video surveillance system
• Timely and accurate documentation of cases using case management systems

A typical day as a Target Security Specialist includes:

• Creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience
• Greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues
• Supporting team efforts and assisting peers in other areas
• Promoting a physical security culture throughout the store
• Responding to and documenting security incidents
• Leveraging de-escalation tactics and resources
• Conducting merchandise theft recoveries and providing theft apprehension support
• Preventing theft and shortage at the front of the store
• Submitting documentation in the case management system

This role requires:

• A welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Managing workload and prioritising tasks
• Remaining focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

The role involves:

• Climbing up and down ladders
• Apprehending subjects in accordance with company policy
• Scanning, handling, and moving merchandise efficiently and safely
• Working a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Target offers competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being benefits.

You can find more information about benefits eligibility for this role at https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A.

Target is committed to making reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.