Target Security Specialist

About Target

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

Assets Protection

Assets Protection (AP) teams keep guests, team members, and the Target brand secure while leading through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud, and ensuring product availability. AP builds relationships with store leaders, public safety officials, and law‑enforcement agencies.

Role Overview

• Use intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure.
• Provide crisis response, safety, and crowd management support to guests and team members.
• Apply de‑escalation techniques and physical security controls.
• Operate Target’s video surveillance system.
• Document cases promptly and accurately using case‑management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, offering assistance, and ending each transaction with a sincere thank you.
• Support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive, respectful attitude.
• Promote a physical‑security culture by assessing and maintaining safe standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
• Address guest issues to maintain a safe environment for team members and guests.
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics when responding to security incidents.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft‑apprehension support in accordance with AP policies.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of the store by performing merchandise receipt checks and communicating trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation in the case‑management system for all incidents.
• Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance at all times.
• Work safely, comply with all safety policies, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

What We Are Looking For

You enjoy interacting with and helping others—including guests and fellow team members. You thrive in a fast‑moving, physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem‑solving are essential. You are open to a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times). Comprehensive training will be provided.

Skills and Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet any state or local licensure and legal requirements for the position.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple‑frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and remain focused in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, apprehend subjects per policy, and safely handle merchandise up to 40 lb without assistance.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Capability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while remaining mobile for the duration of a shift.

Benefits

Competitive benefits ranging from financial and education resources to well‑being programs. Learn more about eligibility for this role at https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $21.75 USD per hour.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. Employees are expected to work scheduled shifts, take required meal and rest breaks, and remain mobile throughout the shift.