Target Security Specalist

About the role

Target Security Specialist is a role that helps keep team members and guests safe and secure. This position provides skills and experience in:

• Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
• Crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
• De-escalation as well as experience with physical security controls and culture
• Using Target's video surveillance system
• Timely and accurately documenting cases using case management systems

Responsibilities

A typical day as a Target Security Specialist might include:

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks
• 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 prioritize tasks independently
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

Qualifications

• Must be able to 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 from others
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

Skills

• Interacting and helping others
• Fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role
• Teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving

Benefits

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

Benefits Eligibility: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.

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Competitive benefits

We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.

• Health and well-being
• Financial well-being
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• Market-leading pay
• Team Target discount

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