Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $21.75 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As part of our collaborative and guest-obsessed team, you help us create an experience that makes guests say, u201cI love Targetu201d When you work at Target, youu2019re helping every family discover the joy in everyday life. Youu2019re working alongside an enthusiastic, dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. 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. ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION AP teams function to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests, and meet financial goals of shortage and profitability in a Target store. AP teams will do this by leading a physical security and safety culture and responding to crisis events, investigating and resolving theft, and creating awareness and educating team members on operational shortage priorities. 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: u2022 Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure u2022 Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members u2022 Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage u2022 Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system u2022 Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: u2022 Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find the products they are looking for, in-store and online u2022 Lead a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property. u2022 Respond to and accurately document security incidents. u2022 Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests. u2022 Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance. u2022 Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise. u2022 Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures. u2022 Understand and appropriately use the video system. u2022 Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution. u2022 Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership. u2022 Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas. u2022 Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members. u2022 Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest. u2022 Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. u2022 All other duties based on business needs. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We might be a great match if: u2022 Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excitedu2026. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests u2022 Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET excites youu2026. Thatu2019s why we love working at Target u2022 Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thingu2026 Thatu2019s the core of what we do. u2022 You arenu2019t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all dayu2026 We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Target Security Specialist. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: u2022 High school diploma or equivalent u2022 Must be at least 18 years of age or older u2022 Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members u2022 Learn and adapt to current technology needs u2022 Effective communication skills u2022 Work both independently and with a team u2022 Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently We 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: u2022 Climb up and down ladders u2022 Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy u2022 Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds u2022 Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at . Target will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener informaciu00f3n sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

Created: 2025-10-04