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Target Security Specialist

Target
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $60,000/yr($40,000/yr$60,000/yr)

About the role

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $20.00 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $20.00 USD - $30.00 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 and experience of: 

  • Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure  

  • Crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members 

  • De-escalation as well as experience���with physical security controls and culture 

  • Using Target's video surveillance system  

  • Timely and accurately documenting 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 an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments: 

  • Greet: 

  • 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave 

  • 4ft: greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction 

  • Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience 

  • End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you 

  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude 

  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience 

  • Promote a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining

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