Senior Security Specialist- Food Distribution Center -Thornton

Senior Target Security Specialist
- Food Distribution Center
-Thornton, CO

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- Food Distribution Center
-Thornton, CO role at Target

In a Supply Chain Asset Protection role, you will lead a physical security and safety culture for all staff, visitors, and brand at a Target supply chain facility. You will execute strategic routines to identify, prevent, and investigate theft and shortage by leveraging technology, store partnership, supply chain partnership, reporting, and security tactics.

• Lead and support projects that contribute to enterprise-wide asset protection initiatives.
• Execute emergency procedures and protocols in the event of emergencies, including incident notification to building leadership.
• Operate Target-owned vehicles to perform yard and perimeter patrol routines.
• Support the onboarding of new Asset Protection team members.
• Review and update routine documentation as needed.
• Execute strategic routines to identify, prevent, and investigate theft and shortage.
• Execute strategic routines to identify, prevent, and investigate theft and shortage by leveraging technology, stores partnership, supply chain partnership, reporting, and security tactics.
• Capitalise on technology systems to monitor and mitigate loss.
• Lead and/or support projects that contribute to enterprise-wide asset protection initiatives.
• Maintain a physical security and safety culture through best practices and physical security program management.
• Carry out door and perimeter patrol routines and emulate the safe status of property.
• Core responsibilities described in this job description may change at any time due to business needs.

• High School degree or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and remain calm during crisis situations
• Proven ability to work with highly confidential information
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or other requirements related to the position
• Ability to prioritize tasks and remain composed in a fast-paced environment, accomplishing multiple tasks within established times independently
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including patrols and other routines.
• Ability to lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 60 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to be trained on and operate all powered equipment safely (including but not limited to Pallet Rider, Scissor Lift, Sit Down & Standup Forklift), and work at heights of up to 40ft.
• Ability to operate technology systems with minimal direction after receiving training
• Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems
• Reliable and prompt attendance necessary
• Prior experience in loss prevention, shortage mitigation, security, or similar preferred but not required
• Ability to be trained and act on de-escalation tactics
• Ability to safely conduct internal and external patrols frequently throughout your shift
• Ability to quickly and safely respond to security incidents in all locations on property including but not limited to stairwells, rooftops, truck yard, mezzanine, on or near automation/technology, and trailers.

The pay range per hour is $20.19 - $36.35.

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well‑being and beyond at

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.

Final date to receive applications is : 01/08/2026