Target General Merchandiser
Target - Janesville, WI
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Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $17.50 USD per hourALL 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.ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION Assets Protection (AP)teamsfunction tokeep our guests, team and brandsecure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing,and resolvingtheft and fraud to ensureproduct isavailable for ourguest.They also build relationships inside and outside of Target,including storeleadersand 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 using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secureExperience in crisis response,safetyand crowd management; providing support to both guests and team membersSkills in de-escalation as well as experiencewith physical security controls and cultureAbility toutilizeTarget'svideo surveillance systemAbility totimelyandaccuratelydocument casesusingcase management systemsAs aTargetSecuritySpecialist,no two daysare ever the same, but a typical day willmost likely includethe following responsibilities: Create a welcoming experience by greeting guestsat the front ofstore.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 incidentsin atimely manner.Appropriatelyrespond toguest issuestoprovide a safeandsecure environment for our team members and guests.Leveragede-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.Conductmerchandisetheftrecoveries and providetheftapprehension support as needed,strictly adhering to AP policies.Prevent theft and shortage at the front of storeby performingmerchandisereceipt checkswhileadhering to APpolicies, aswell as recognizing and communicating trends.Submitappropriate documentationin thecase managementsystemfor all incidents followingAP policy and procedures.Understandand appropriately useTarget'svideo surveillance system.Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct,safetyand compliance.Work in a safe manner at all times;comply withall safety policies,best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.All other duties based on business needsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORThis 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 to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours,daysor shifts (including nights, weekends,holidaysand 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 aTargetSecuritySpecialist.But,there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: Must be at least 18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalentMeet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the positionWelcoming and helpful attitude towardallguests and other team membersAbility to communicate on multiple frequency devices andoperatehandheld scanners, and other technology equipment asdirectedEffective communication skillsWork both independently and with a teamManage workload and prioritize tasks independentlyCapability toremainfocused and composed in a fast-paced environment andaccomplishmultiple tasks within establishedtimeframesWe are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect: Climb up and down laddersApprehend subjectsin accordance withcompany policyScan,handleand move merchandise efficiently and safely, includingfrequentlylifting or moving merchandise up to 40 poundsFlexible work schedule (e.g., nights,weekendsand holidays); reliable and promptattendance necessaryCapable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job dutiesAbility toremainmobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond atEligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. 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Created: 2026-04-04