Security Specialist

Position: Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate: $17.75 USD per hour.
Pay Range: $17.75–$26.65 USD per hour.

About Target

Working 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.

About Assets Protection

Assets Protection (AP) teams keep guests, team members, and the brand secure by mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud, and ensuring product availability for shoppers. They also build relationships inside and outside Target, including store leaders, public safety officials, and law enforcement.

Security Specialist Overview

At Target, we believe in giving team members meaningful experiences to build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Target Security Specialist can provide you with the following opportunities:

• Skills using intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
• Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management, providing support to both guests and team members
• Skills in de‑escalation and experience with physical security controls and culture
• Ability to utilize Target’s video surveillance system
• Ability to timely and accurately document cases using case management systems

Typical Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
• Promote a physical security culture for our 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.
• Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support, strictly adhering to AP policies.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies, 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 safety policies and report hazards.
• All other duties based on business needs.

What We’re Looking For

• You enjoy interacting and helping others – guests, coworkers, and teammates.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active, 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 periods.

Required

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or 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.
• 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, accomplishing multiple tasks within established time frames.

Additional

Physical Requirements

• Climb up and down ladders.
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary.
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions.
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.

Competitive benefits include financial and education benefits, well‑being, and more. View details at

Benefits Eligibility

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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 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.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Job Function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industry

• Retail

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