# Target Security Specialist

**Company**: Target
**Location**: Kennewick, WA
**Salary**: $20.50 - $30.75 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.

The role involves using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe, responding to security incidents, and documenting cases using a case management system. You will also promote a physical security culture, assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store, and work with store leaders and public safety officials.

As a Target Security Specialist, you will:

- Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience

- Greet guests, help them find what they need, and resolve issues

- Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas

- Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience

- Promote a physical security culture

- Respond to and document security incidents

- Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources

- Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support

- Prevent theft and shortage at the front of the store

- Submit documentation in the case management system

- Understand and use Target's video surveillance system

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

- Work in a safe manner and comply with safety policies and training

This role requires:

- Being at least 18 years old

- A high school diploma or equivalent

- Meeting state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements

- A welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members

- Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners

- Effective communication skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

- Climbing up and down ladders

- Apprehending subjects in accordance with company policy

- Scanning, handling, and moving merchandise efficiently and safely

- Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift

Target offers competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- physical security knowledge
- crisis response skills

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