Target Security Specialist

Target • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

24d

About The Position

Target Security Specialists are part of the Assets Protection team, which helps keep guests, team members, and the brand secure. The role supports profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks and preventing and resolving theft and fraud, while helping ensure products are available to guests. Specialists build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement, and help provide a safe and secure store environment.

The position involves greeting guests, maintaining physical security standards throughout the store and its exterior, responding to and documenting security incidents, and using de-escalation tactics and resources. Specialists support theft recoveries and apprehensions in accordance with Assets Protection policies, conduct merchandise receipt checks, recognize and communicate trends, submit incident documentation through case management systems, and use Target’s video surveillance system. The role also requires safe work practices, compliance with policies and training, and reporting or correcting hazards where possible. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet applicable state or local licensure and other legal requirements related to the position.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Reliable and prompt attendance, and willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the front of the store and create a welcoming experience.
• Assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents and document them accurately and promptly.
• Respond to guest issues to help provide a safe and secure environment for team members and guests.
• Use de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, following Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store, following Assets Protection policies, and recognize and communicate trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation for incidents in the case management system according to Assets Protection policies and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Work safely, comply with safety policies, best practices, and training, and report hazards and correct them where possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits are available in financial, education, well-being, and other areas; eligibility information is provided through the linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED