Target Security Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Target Security Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest;
- All other duties based on business needs;
- Respond to and accurately document security incidents;
- Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures;
- Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise;
- Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution;
- Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests;
- Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas;
- Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership;
- Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members;
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance;
- Understand and appropriately use the video system.
Requirements:
- Effective communication skills;
- Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage;
- Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members;
- Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure;
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Work both independently and with a team;
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs;
- 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;
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently;
- Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems;
- Ability to utilize Target’s video surveillance system.