Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.00 USD per hour

Target is seeking a collaborative and guest-obsessed team member to help create an experience that makes guests say, "I love Target!" You will deliver a destination shopping experience by providing a safe and secure environment for our guests and mitigate shortage risks in order to drive sales. Assets Protection (AP) teams protect guests, team members and the brand by preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guests.

We might be a great match if:

• Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests.
• Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET excites you. That’s why we love working at Target.
• Stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your thing—That’s the core of what we do.
• You aren’t looking for a Monday–through–Friday computer-based job; we are busy all day (especially on weekends) and aim to make guests feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded.

As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are the same, but a typical day will likely include the following responsibilities:

• Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find products in-store and online.
• Lead 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.
• Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for team members and guests.
• Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise.
• Submit documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use the video system.
• Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution.
• Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership.
• Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas.
• Model safe working practices while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• All other duties based on business needs.

From the training and skills we look for, and the basics you should have before starting:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• 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
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Effective communication skills
• Work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

• Climb up and down ladders
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
• Scan, handle and move merchandise safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.acc

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industry: Retail

Location note:
Hastings, MN