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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026 · Still live on 6 Nov 2026

Target Security Specialist

Salary

$19.00 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 crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members.

Job Summary You will be part of a collaborative and guest-obsessed team, helping to create an experience that makes guests say, “I love Target!” You will work alongside an enthusiastic, dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do.

Responsibilities

  • Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor
  • Help guests find the products they are looking for in-store and online
  • Lead a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property
  • 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

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • 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

Physical Demands

  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

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
  • video surveillance system
  • case management systems
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