Description
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Target Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in keeping team members and guests safe and secure.
Job Summary: The Target Security Specialist role provides an opportunity to develop skills in crisis response, safety and crowd management, de-escalation, and physical security controls. You will use intelligence-led tactics to prevent and resolve theft and fraud, ensuring product availability for guests.
Responsibilities:
- Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues promptly.
- 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 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 the 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.
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 prioritise tasks independently.
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Physical Demands:
- Climb up and down ladders.
- Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
- Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays).
- Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements.
- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
Benefits: Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.