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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Target Security Specialist

Target On-site entry full-time

Salary

$19.25 USD - $28.90 USD per hour

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Description

We are seeking a Target Security Specialist to join our Assets Protection (AP) team. As a Target Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in keeping our guests, team members, and brand safe and secure.

The Starting Hourly Rate is $19.25 USD per hour, with a Pay Range of $19.25 USD - $28.90 USD per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store
  • Lead a physical security culture for 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 following AP policy and procedures
  • Understand and appropriately use the video system
  • 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; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices

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
  • 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

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); reliable and prompt attendance necessary
  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

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
  • effective communication skills
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