Target Security Specialist

Target • Long Beach, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Target Security Specialists help keep guests, team members, and the Target 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 contribute to crisis response, safety, and crowd management. The role offers experience in intelligence-led security tactics, de-escalation, physical security controls, video surveillance, and incident documentation.

The position combines guest service with store security responsibilities. Specialists create a friendly guest experience, help guests resolve issues, and support peers while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude. They assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property; respond to and document security incidents; use de-escalation tactics; conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide apprehension support in accordance with policy; perform front-of-store merchandise receipt checks; recognize and communicate trends; and submit incident documentation in Target’s case management system. They are also expected to follow safety, ethical conduct, and compliance standards, and perform other duties based on business needs.

This is an active, physically demanding role requiring flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to remain mobile throughout a scheduled shift. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Specialists may work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with 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 up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report to work as scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and helpful guest experience by greeting guests, assisting them, resolving issues, and thanking them for their transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience.
• Assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents and accurately document them in a timely manner.
• Use de-escalation tactics and available resources when responding to security incidents.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support in accordance with Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store, recognize theft and shortage trends, and communicate them.
• Submit appropriate incident documentation in Target’s case management system in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards when possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits are referenced, with eligibility details provided through the linked benefits page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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