About The Position

The Senior Target Security Specialist (STSS) leads physical security and safety culture at a Target supply chain facility. The role applies physical security best practices and program management to keep team members, visitors, and the brand safe, and to protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks and preventing, investigating, and resolving theft and fraud. The STSS uses technology, partnerships with stores and supply chain teams, reporting, and security tactics to identify, prevent, and investigate theft and shortage. The position includes operating Target-owned vehicles for yard and perimeter patrols; leading or supporting projects for enterprise-wide asset protection initiatives; executing emergency procedures and protocols, including notifying building leadership; supporting onboarding of new Asset Protection team members; and reviewing and updating routine documentation. Job duties may change due to business needs.

Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and remain calm during crisis situations.
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
  • Meet applicable state or local licensure and other position requirements.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, remain composed in a fast-paced environment, and independently accomplish multiple tasks within established times.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as patrols.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 60 lbs.
  • Ability to be trained on and safely operate powered equipment, including Pallet Rider, Scissor Lift, and Sit Down & Standup Forklift, and work at heights of up to 40 feet.
  • Ability to operate technology systems with minimal direction after training.
  • Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems.
  • Reliable and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to be trained in and use de-escalation tactics.
  • Ability to quickly and safely respond to security incidents in locations including stairwells, rooftops, truck yards, mezzanines, areas on or near automation and technology, and trailers.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience in loss prevention, shortage mitigation, security, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a physical security and safety culture at a Target supply chain facility through best practices and physical security program management.
  • Identify, prevent, and investigate theft and shortage using technology, partnerships, reporting, and security tactics.
  • Operate Target-owned vehicles for yard and perimeter patrol routines.
  • Lead and/or support projects that contribute to enterprise-wide asset protection initiatives.
  • Execute emergency procedures and protocols, including incident notification to building leadership.
  • Support onboarding of new Asset Protection team members.
  • Review and update routine documentation as needed.
  • Conduct frequent internal and external patrols and respond quickly and safely to security incidents throughout the property.

Benefits

  • Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Employee discount.
  • Short-term disability.
  • Long-term disability.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Eligible team members may earn a shift differential of $2.00 to $3.50 per hour.
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