Target Security Specialist

Target • Seattle, WA

18d

About The Position

Target Security Specialists help protect guests, team members, and the Target brand by supporting a safe and secure store environment. The role contributes to preventing and resolving theft and fraud, mitigating shortage risks, protecting profitable sales, and ensuring products remain available to guests. Specialists build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement.

The position combines guest service with physical security, crisis response, de-escalation, merchandise theft recovery, and accurate incident documentation. Specialists use Target’s video surveillance and case management systems, follow Assets Protection policies, and help promote a culture of safety, ethical conduct, and compliance. The work is active and physically demanding, involves varied schedules, and may require working in changing environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet 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 complete 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 without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times, and to 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.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly, inspiring, and easy guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
• 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 shopping experience.
• Assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents and accurately document them in a timely manner.
• Respond appropriately to guest issues to help provide a safe and secure environment.
• Use de-escalation tactics and available 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 in accordance with policy and recognize and communicate trends.
• Submit appropriate incident documentation in the case management system according to 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 where possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits are available in financial, education, and well-being categories; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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