# Target Security Specialist **Company**: Target **Location**: Chicago, IL **Salary**: $20.50 USD - $30.75 USD per hour **Category**: Physical Security **Industry**: Retail **Apply**: https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/1101-W-Jackson-Blvd-Chicago-IL-60607-2905/Target-Security-Specialist_R0000480626?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/target-security-specialist-8deecc09-704/ ## Description The Starting Hourly Rate is $20.50 USD per hour, with a Pay Range of $20.50 USD - $30.75 USD per hour. Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team, and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guests. As a Target Security Specialist, you will have the skills and experience to: - Use intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure - Respond to crisis events, manage safety and crowds, and provide support to guests and team members - De-escalate situations and work with physical security controls and culture - Use Target's video surveillance system - Document cases accurately and in a timely manner using case management systems Typical day-to-day 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 in other areas - Promoting a physical security culture throughout the store - Responding to and documenting security incidents - Using 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 This role may be right for you if: - You enjoy interacting and helping others - You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role - You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts Required skills and qualifications: - 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 - 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 Additional expectations: - Climb up and down ladders - Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy - Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely - Flexible work schedule - Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements - Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits. For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - intelligence-led tactics - crisis response - safety and crowd management - de-escalation - physical security controls - case management systems - video surveillance system - effective communication skills - teamwork - time management --- Source: [Apply at target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/1101-W-Jackson-Blvd-Chicago-IL-60607-2905/Target-Security-Specialist_R0000480626?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)