# Target Security Specialist **Company**: Target **Salary**: $17.00 USD per hour **Category**: Physical Security **Industry**: Retail **Apply**: https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/2206-Memorial-Dr-AlexandriaLA-71301-3611/Target-Security-Specialist_R0000477547?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_75d11599-fbf ## Description Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. As a Target Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in keeping our guests, team, and brand secure. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing a welcoming and helpful experience for guests - Responding to security incidents and documenting them accurately - Promoting a physical security culture throughout the store - Conducting merchandise theft recoveries and providing theft apprehension support - Using Target's video surveillance system - Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance To be successful in this role, you should: - Enjoy interacting and helping others - Thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role - Be open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts We offer competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being programs. **Responsibilities:** - Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments: + Greet guests warmly and help them find what they need + End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you + Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas - Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience - Promote 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 in a timely manner - Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store - Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed - Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks - Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents - Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system - Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance - Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible **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 as directed - Effective communication skills - Work both independently and with a team - Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently - Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes ## Skills ### Required - communication skills - problem-solving skills - physical security knowledge - video surveillance system --- Source: [Apply at target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/2206-Memorial-Dr-AlexandriaLA-71301-3611/Target-Security-Specialist_R0000477547?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)