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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Target Security Specialist

Salary

$19.00 USD per hour

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Description

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Target Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in keeping team members and guests safe and secure.

Responsibilities:

  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by delivering on commitments such as greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues
  • 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 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 and 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 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

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 without additional assistance
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays)
  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond (learn more at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits)

Skills

Required

  • communication skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • physical security controls
  • video surveillance system
  • case management system
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