Target Security Specialist

Job Overview

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $19.00 USD per hour

All About Target:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Asset Protection (AP) teams keep guests and team members safe and secure, mitigate shortage risks, and resolve theft and fraud to ensure products are available for guests. They build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement.

• Greet guests within 10 feet: be friendly, smile, make eye contact, or wave.
• Greet guests within 4 feet: smile, initiate a warm, helpful interaction.
• Help guests find what they need and resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
• End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you.
• Actively 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 for 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 in a timely manner.
• Use 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.

• 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 fellow 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.
• 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 frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• 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 including but not limited to Drive‑Up, carryout, etc.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

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Benefits Eligibility:

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

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