Description
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 team members and guests safe and secure.
Job Summary The Target Security Specialist role provides you with the skills and experience to:
- Use intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
- Respond to crisis events, manage safety and crowds, and provide support to guests and team members
- De-escalate situations and work with physical security controls and culture
- Operate Target's video surveillance system and document cases using case management systems
Responsibilities As a Target Security Specialist, your typical day 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 and assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards
- Responding to and documenting security incidents
- Using de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents
- 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
Requirements This may be the right job for you if:
- You enjoy interacting and helping others
- You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role
- You are open to working a flexible work schedule
Skills and Experience
- 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
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands
- Climb up and down ladders
- Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
- Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely
- Flexible work schedule
- Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements
- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift
Benefits Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.