# Target Security Specialist

**Company**: Target
**Location**: Mechanicsburg, PA
**Job type**: variable
**Salary**: $18.50 USD per hour
**Category**: Security
**Industry**: Retail

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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:

- Deliver an exceptional guest experience by greeting guests, assisting them with their needs, and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner

- Promote a physical security culture 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

- Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed

- Prevent theft and shortage at the front of the 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

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

- 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 and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

Benefits:

- Competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond

- Learn more about benefits eligibility at https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A

## Skills

### Required
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- teamwork
- flexibility
- physical security controls

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