Target Security Specialist

Target Security SpecialistAs a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand safe and secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest.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 using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secureExperience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team membersSkills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortageAbility to utilize Target's video surveillance systemAbility to properly document cases using industry case management systemsAs a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find the products they are looking for in-store and onlineLead a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior propertyRespond to and accurately document security incidentsUnderstand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guestsConduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidancePrevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandiseSubmit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and proceduresUnderstand and appropriately use the video systemTrain team members to apply merchandise protection and audit executionTeach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadershipExecute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areasModel working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team membersProvide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guestDemonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and complianceWork in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.All other duties based on business needsWhat We Are Looking ForWe might be a great match if:Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guestsProviding service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That's why we love working at TargetStocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That's the core of what we doYou aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewardedThe 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 olderHigh school diploma or equivalentMeet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the positionWelcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team membersLearn and adapt to current technology needsEffective communication skillsWork both independently and with a teamManage workload and prioritize tasks independentlyWe 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 laddersApprehend subjects in accordance with company policyScan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 poundsFlexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessaryFind competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at EligibilityPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.Application deadline is : 09/29/2026