Target

Overview

The role of a Target Security Specialist involves keeping guests, team members, and the brand secure through intelligence-led tactics, crisis response, de-escalation, and loss prevention.

About Target

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment
• Effective communication skills
• Work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

Key Responsibilities

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by greeting guests and helping them find what they need
• Promote a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner
• 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
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks
• Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance