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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Target Security Specialist

Salary

$20.00 USD - $30.00 USD per hour

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Description

The Starting Hourly Rate is $20.00 USD per hour, with a Pay Range of $20.00 USD - $30.00 USD per hour.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep guests, team members, and the brand secure and lead through crisis events.

As a Target Security Specialist, you will have the opportunity to 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 and physical security controls
  • Using Target's video surveillance system
  • Timely and accurate documentation of cases

Typical responsibilities 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
  • Promoting a physical security culture
  • 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
  • Understanding and using Target's video surveillance system
  • Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance

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
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

Physical demands:

  • Climbing up and down ladders
  • Apprehending subjects in accordance with company policy
  • Scanning, handling, and moving merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements

Benefits: Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond 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 system
  • effective communication skills
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