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From the employer's careers site First seen 3 Nov 2026

Target Security Specialist

Salary

$20.50 - $30.75 per hour

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Description

The Starting Hourly Rate is $20.50 USD per hour, with a Pay Range of $20.50 USD - $30.75 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. Your role will involve:

  • Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
  • Responding to crisis events, managing safety and crowds, and providing support to guests and team members
  • De-escalating situations and using physical security controls
  • Operating Target's video surveillance system
  • Accurately documenting cases using case management systems

A typical day as a Target Security Specialist will include:

  • Creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience
  • Greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues
  • Supporting team efforts and assisting peers in other areas
  • Promoting a physical security culture throughout the store
  • Responding to and documenting security incidents
  • Leveraging de-escalation tactics and resources
  • Conducting merchandise theft recoveries and providing theft apprehension support
  • Preventing theft and shortage at the front of the store
  • Submitting documentation in the case management system

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

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • 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 ladders and lifting merchandise up to 40 pounds

Benefits include competitive financial and education packages, as well as well-being and other perks.

Skills

Required

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