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 ensuring a smooth shopping experience for guests
- Promoting a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store
- Responding to and documenting security incidents in a timely manner
- Using de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents
- Conducting merchandise theft recoveries and providing theft apprehension support as needed
- Preventing theft and shortage at the front of 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
- Thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role
- Be open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts
- Have a welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
- Be able to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a team
- Meet the basic requirements, including being at least 18 years old, having a high school diploma or equivalent, and meeting any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements
In terms of skills, you will need:
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment
- Physical abilities, such as climbing up and down ladders, scanning and handling merchandise, and lifting up to 40 pounds
Target offers competitive benefits, including financial, educational, and well-being benefits. You can find more information on benefits eligibility at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.