Target Security Specialist

Target • Atwater, CA

387d • $42,120 - $42,120

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 mitigating risks related to theft and fraud, responding to security incidents, and maintaining a safe shopping environment. The role emphasizes the importance of teamwork, effective communication, and crisis management skills, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth within the company.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management
• Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage
• Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
• Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems

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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package including financial and education support

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