Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $17.50 USD per hour All About Target As 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. All About Assets Protection The Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team members 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 guests. As a Target Security Specialist, the role can provide you with the following skills: 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 recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage Ability to utilize Target’s video surveillance system Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems As 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 online Lead 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 Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high‑dollar merchandise Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures Understand and appropriately use the video system Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance All other duties based on business needs What We Are Looking For We might be a great match if you thrive in a fun and energetic environment, enjoy delivering service that makes guests say “I LOVE TARGET!”, have a passion for stocking, setting and selling Target products, and are eager to work a schedule that goes beyond a Monday‑through‑Friday computer‑based job. Required Skills and Qualifications 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 guests and other team members Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs Effective communication skills Work both independently and with a team Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently Additional Physical and Schedule Requirements 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) and regular attendance are necessary Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well‑being and beyond at Benefits Eligibility: Please paste this URL into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: Americans 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr