Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $17.25 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, and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud to ensure products are available for our guests. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement.

The role involves using intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure, crisis response, safety and crowd management, support to both guests and team members, de‑escalation, physical security controls, and use of Target's video surveillance system.

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
  • Greet: within 10 feet, be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave.
  • Within 4 feet, greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction.
  • Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience.
  • End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you.
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring 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 our 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 the 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.

• 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 fellow team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Work 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.
• Capability to 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 without additional assistance from others.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions while performing certain job duties (including but not limited to Drive‑Up, carryout, etc.).
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance).
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
In compliance with local 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.