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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Target Security Specialist

Target On-site entry full-time

Salary

$19.25 USD per hour

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Description

As a Target Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe and secure environment for guests and team members.

You will be part of the Assets Protection team, which focuses on providing a secure environment, responding to crisis events, investigating and resolving theft, and educating team members on operational shortage priorities.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Supporting sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members
  • Leading a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store
  • Responding to and documenting security incidents
  • Conducting merchandise recoveries and providing apprehension support
  • Preventing theft and shortage by performing receipt checks
  • Submitting documentation for incidents
  • Utilising the video surveillance system
  • Training team members on merchandise protection and audit execution
  • Executing shortage action plans

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
  • Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks

Physical demands:

  • 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

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits package, including financial, educational, and well-being benefits

Skills

Required

  • intelligence-led tactics
  • crisis response
  • safety and crowd management
  • de-escalation
  • video surveillance system
  • case management systems
  • merchandise protection
  • audit execution
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