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

Target Security Specialist

Target On-site entry full-time

Salary

$17.75 USD per hour

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Description

We are seeking a Target Security Specialist to join our Assets Protection team. As a Target Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members.

Responsibilities:

  • Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor
  • Lead 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
  • Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment
  • Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed
  • Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise
  • Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents
  • Understand and appropriately use the video system
  • Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution
  • Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities
  • Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas
  • Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others

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 guests and other team members
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Effective communication skills
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management
  • Skills in de-escalation and recovering stolen merchandise
  • Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
  • Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems

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

Skills

Required

  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Physical stamina

Nice to have

  • Crisis response
  • Safety and crowd management
  • De-escalation
  • Merchandise recovery
  • Video surveillance
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