Target security specalist

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $17.75 USD per hour

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team members 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 guests. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials and law enforcement.

The role provides skills and experience in using intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure, crisis response, safety and crowd management, de‑escalation, video surveillance, and case documentation.

• Provide an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by delivering on commitments such as greeting guests, helping them find items, and ensuring a smooth transaction.
• Support team efforts and assist peers 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 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 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 and 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.
• All other duties based on business needs.

• Enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active and physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
• Open to a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and peak shopping times).
• 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 time frames.
• Climb up and down ladders.
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance from others.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, 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.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

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 candidate.acc Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, and community support.