Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate: $20.75 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, inclusive of law enforcement.

As a Target Security Specialist, you will use intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure. Key responsibilities include crisis response, safety and crowd management, providing support to both guests and team members, de‑escalation, and experience with physical security controls. You will also monitor Target’s video surveillance system and document cases accurately using case management systems.

• Create an easy, inspiring and friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
• Greet guests warmly and help them find what they need; end every transaction with a sincere thank you.
• Actively support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive, respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy, inspiring guest experience.
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents.
• 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 safely at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• All other duties as assigned.

• You enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active and physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility and creative problem‑solving are key.
• You are 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 old.
• 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 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 as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• 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 assistance.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); arrive on time, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive‑Up, carryout, etc.
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.

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