# Target Security Specialist

**Company**: Target
**Location**: Philadelphia, PA
**Salary**: $19.50 per hour
**Category**: Physical Security
**Industry**: Retail

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## Description

Working as a Target Security Specialist means helping create a safe and secure environment for guests and team members. You will be part of the Assets Protection team, which focuses on preventing and resolving theft and fraud, as well as responding to crisis events.

As a Target Security Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

- Providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests

- Responding to and documenting security incidents in a timely manner

- Using de-escalation tactics and resources to manage security situations

- Conducting merchandise theft recoveries and providing theft apprehension support as needed

- Preventing theft and shortage at the front of the store by performing merchandise receipt checks

- Submitting documentation in the case management system for all incidents

- Understanding and using Target's video surveillance system

- Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance

To succeed in this role, you should:

- Enjoy interacting with and helping others

- Be able to work in a fast-moving, physically demanding environment

- Be flexible and willing to work varying hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

- Have a high school diploma or equivalent

- Be at least 18 years old

- Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position

- Possess effective communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team

In terms of benefits, Target offers a range of competitive benefits, including financial, educational, and wellbeing programmes. You can find more information on the Target corporate website.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $19.50 USD per hour.

## Skills

### Required
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- physical stamina

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