Target Security Specialist

About the role

Target Security Specialists play a crucial role in keeping guests and team members safe and secure. They are responsible for creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience, responding to security incidents, and preventing theft and shortage at the front of store.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Must be able to apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
• Must be able to 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)
• Must be 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.
• Must be able to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift

Skills

• Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
• Crisis response, safety and crowd management
• De-escalation as well as experience with physical security controls and culture
• Using Target's video surveillance system

Benefits

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