Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $17.50 USD per hour

ALL 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) teams function to keep 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 our guest. 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 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 as well as 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  

 

As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following 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 for our team members and guests. 

• Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store. 

• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.  

• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies, as well as recognizing and communicating trends. 

• Submit appropriate documentation in the