Target Security Specialist

Target • Palm Beach, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Target Security Specialist supports Target’s Assets Protection team in keeping guests, team members, and the brand secure. The role helps protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks and preventing and resolving theft and fraud, while supporting a safe and welcoming shopping experience. Specialists build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement, and use intelligence-led tactics, crisis response, de-escalation, physical security controls, video surveillance, and case-management systems.

The position combines guest service with security responsibilities. Specialists greet and assist guests, help resolve issues, support peers, adapt to changing business needs, maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property, respond to and document incidents, support theft apprehensions and merchandise recovery in accordance with policy, perform merchandise receipt checks, recognize and communicate trends, and use Target’s surveillance system appropriately. The role also requires safe work practices, mobility throughout a scheduled shift, and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet applicable state or local licensure and other legal requirements related to the position.
• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Be able to communicate using multi-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Be able to climb up and down ladders.
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report to scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Be capable of working in and being exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving 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 provide an easy and inspiring shopping experience.
• Assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents in a timely manner and accurately document them.
• Respond appropriately to guest issues to help maintain a safe and secure environment for guests and team members.
• Use de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents.
• 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 policy, and recognize and communicate trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation for incidents in the case-management system in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance.
• Work safely, follow 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 referenced, including financial, education, and well-being benefits; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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