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From the employer's careers site First seen 3 Nov 2026

Target Security Specialist

Salary

$19.00 USD - $28.50 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a Target Security Specialist means helping to keep guests, team members, and the brand secure. You will use intelligence-led tactics to prevent and resolve theft and fraud, and respond to crisis events. As a Security Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

  • 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
  • Using 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
  • Understanding and using Target's video surveillance system
  • Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance

To succeed in this role, you should:

  • Enjoy interacting with and helping others
  • Thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role
  • Be open to working a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts

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
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being programs (learn more at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits)

Skills

Required

  • intelligence-led tactics
  • crisis response
  • safety and crowd management
  • de-escalation
  • physical security controls
  • video surveillance system
  • case management systems
  • effective communication skills
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