Target Security Specialist
About the role
Target Security Specialists play a crucial role in keeping team members and guests safe and secure. They are responsible for creating a welcoming experience, promoting a physical security culture, responding to and documenting security incidents, and preventing theft and shortage at the front of store.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
- Promote a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
- Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
- Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
- Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
- Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.
- Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies, as well as recognizing and communicating trends.
- Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
- Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
- Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
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
- Able 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
- 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
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary
- Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties
- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)
Skills
- Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
- Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
- Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with physical security controls and culture
- Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
- Ability to timely and accurately document cases using case management systems
Benefits
Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Pay
$20.75 USD per hour
Schedule
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary
Application Instructions
Please visit https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_B to learn about benefits eligibility for this role.
ADA Information
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