Target Security Specialist

Target • Houston, TX

386d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The Target Security Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of guests, team members, and the brand. This position involves utilizing intelligence-led tactics to mitigate risks, prevent theft, and respond to security incidents, all while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a safe shopping environment.

Requirements

• 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 guests and other team members
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
• Effective communication skills
• Work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

Responsibilities

• Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store
• 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
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents
• Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests
• Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise
• Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures
• Understand and appropriately use the video system
• Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
• All other duties based on business needs

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible work schedule
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellness benefits
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees