Target Security Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Security
Security Officer
Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.25 USD per hour
ALL ABOUT TARGETWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ALLABOUT ASSETS PROTECTIONAssets Protection (AP) teams function tokeep 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 product is available for ourguest.
They also build relationships inside and outside of Target,including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.
At Target,we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Target Security Specialist can provide you with the skills and experience of:
Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
Crisis response,safetyand crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
De-escalation as well as experience with physical security controls and culture
Using Target's video surveillance system
Timely and accuratelydocumentingcasesusingcase management systems
As aTarget Security Specialist ,no two daysare ever the same, but a typical day willmost likely include the following responsibilities:
Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
Greet:
10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
4ft: greet the guest, smile andinitiatea 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 andassistpeers in other areas whilemaintaininga positive and respectful attitude
Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
Promotea physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing andmaintainingsafe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
Appropriatelyrespond toguest issuestoprovide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
Leveragede-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
Conduct merchandisetheftrecoveries and providetheftapprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.
Prevent theft and shortage at the front ofstoreby performingmerchandisereceipt checkswhileadhering to APpolicies, aswell as recognizing and communicating trends.
Submitappropriate documentation in thecase managementsystemfor all incidents followingAP policy and procedures.
Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct,safetyand compliance.
Work in a safe mannerat all times;comply withall safety policies,best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
All other dutiesbasedon business needs.
This maybe the right job for you if:
You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests thatshopour store and fellow team members you work with.
You thrive in a fast-moving, highlyactiveand physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
You are open toworkinga flexible work schedule with varying hours,daysor shifts (including nights, weekends,holidays and other peak shopping times).
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be aTarget Security Specialist .But,there are a few skills you should have from the…
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