# Target Security Specialist

**Company**: Target
**Location**: La Plata, MD
**Salary**: $19.50 USD - $29.25 USD per hour
**Category**: Physical Security
**Industry**: Retail

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## Description

Working as a Target Security Specialist means helping to keep guests, team members, and the brand secure. You will use intelligence-led tactics to prevent and resolve theft and fraud, and respond to crisis events. As a 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 maintain a positive attitude

- Promote a physical security culture throughout the store

- 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

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 effectively and work independently and as a team

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

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

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## Skills

### Required
- intelligence-led tactics
- crisis response
- safety and crowd management
- de-escalation
- physical security controls
- video surveillance system
- case management systems
- effective communication skills

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