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 mitigate shortage risks, prevent and resolve theft and fraud, and 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 use Target's video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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 independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Capable of working in varying temperatures and elements
• Mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift

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 lift and move merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays)

Skills

• Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe
• Crisis response, safety and crowd management
• De-escalation and physical security controls
• 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.

Benefits eligibility details can be found at https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A.

Pay

$20.00 USD per hour

Schedule

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