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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Target Security Specialist

Salary

$20.00 USD - $30.00 USD per hour

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Description

The Starting Hourly Rate is $20.00 USD per hour, with a Pay Range of $20.00 USD - $30.00 USD per hour.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

As a Target Security Specialist, you will be part of the Assets Protection (AP) team, which functions to keep guests, team members, and the brand secure and lead through crisis events.

Responsibilities:

  • Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on commitments
  • Greet guests, help them find what they need, and resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience
  • End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Promote a physical security culture for team members and guests 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; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible

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
  • 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

Benefits: Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Skills

Required

  • communication skills
  • teamwork
  • problem-solving
  • physical security
  • video surveillance
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