Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $22.00 USD per hour

ALL 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.   Learn more about Target here.   

 

ALL   ABOUT ASSETS   PROTECTION  

Assets Protection ( AP )  teams   function to   keep our guests, team and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing,   and resolving   theft and fraud to ensure   product is   available for our   guest .   They also build relationships inside and outside of Target ,   including store leaders   and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.  

 

At Target ,   we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Target Security Specialist can provide you with the   skills and experience of :  

• U sing intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure  

• C risis response,   safety   and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members  

• D e-escalation as well as experience  with physical security controls and culture  

• Using   Target's video surveillance system  

• T imely and accurately   document ing   cases   using   case management system s   

 

As a   Target   Security   Specialist ,   no two days   are ever the same, but a typical day will   most likely include   the following responsibilities:  

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:  

• Greet:  

• 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave  

• 4ft: greet the guest, smile and   initiate   a warm, helpful interaction  

• Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience  

• End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you  

• Actively support team efforts and   assist   peers in other areas while   maintaining   a positive and respectful attitude  

• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience  

• 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 .  

• R espond to and accurat ely 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   d e- e scalation 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 polic ies .   

• 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 .  

• D emonstrate 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 .   

• All other duties   based   on business needs .  

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR  

 

This m ay   be the right job for you if:  

• You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that   shop   our store and fellow team members you work with .  

• You thrive in a fast-moving, highly   active   and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.  

• You are open to   working   a flexible work schedule with varying hours,   days   or shifts (including nights, weekends,   holidays   and other peak shopping times).  

 

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a   Target   Security   Specialist .   But ,   there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:  

• 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  

• Ability 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  

 

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics   that   we expect:  

• 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   without   additional   assistance from oth ers   

• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights,   weekends   and holidays); come to work when scheduled,   work scheduled shifts and take required meal   and rest breaks  

• 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.  

• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary) 

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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