Target Security Specialist

About the role

Target Security Specialists play a crucial role in keeping guests and team members safe and secure. They are part of Assets Protection teams that prevent, mitigate, and resolve theft and fraud to ensure products are available for guests. They also build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials.

Responsibilities

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find items, and ensuring a smooth shopping experience.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Respond to and document security incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks and recognize and communicate trends.
• 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 old.
• 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 team members.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• 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 capable of apprehending subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Must be able to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures and other elements while performing certain job duties.
• Must be capable of remaining 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 and experience with physical security controls and culture.
• Using Target's video surveillance system.
• Timely and accurate documentation of cases using case management systems.
• Understanding and appropriately using Target's video surveillance system.
• Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health and well-being, financial well-being, paid time off, education assistance, market-leading pay, and a Team Target discount.

Pay

$17.25 USD per hour

Schedule

Flexible work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times).

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For reasonable accommodation requests, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.

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