Target Security Specialist

Target•West Sacramento, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Target Security Specialist works as part of Target’s Assets Protection team to help 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. It involves building relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement, and supporting safety and security throughout the store and its exterior property. The specialist helps create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience while responding to security incidents, using de-escalation tactics, conducting merchandise theft recoveries, and supporting theft apprehensions in accordance with Assets Protection policies. The position also involves merchandise receipt checks, recognizing and communicating trends, documenting incidents in case management systems, and using Target’s video surveillance system. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, sound judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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 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, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report to work as scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of 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.
Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property.
Respond to security incidents promptly and accurately document them.
Respond appropriately to guest issues to maintain a safe and secure environment for team members and guests.
Use de-escalation tactics and available 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 to help prevent theft and shortage, and recognize and communicate trends.
Submit appropriate documentation for all incidents in the case management system, following 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, practices, and training, and report hazards and correct them where possible.
Perform other duties based on business needs.