Target Security Specialist

Target • Federal Way, WA

18d

About The Position

The Target Security Specialist helps provide a safe and secure shopping environment for guests and team members while mitigating shortage risks and supporting sales. As part of the Assets Protection team, this role helps advance physical security and safety practices, responds to crisis events, investigates and resolves theft, and educates team members about operational shortage priorities. The position offers experience with intelligence-led safety tactics, crisis response, de-escalation, merchandise recovery, video surveillance, and incident documentation.

The role combines guest service with store security work. Specialists welcome and assist guests and team members, maintain safe and secure conditions throughout the store and exterior property, document incidents, support merchandise recovery and apprehensions in accordance with company policy, and help train team members on merchandise protection and shortage-reduction practices. Work is active and varied, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• 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.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests and team members at the front of the store and on the sales floor; help guests find products in-store and online.
• Promote and maintain physical security and safety standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents.
• Use escalation tools appropriately to address guest issues and maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support in accordance with Assets Protection policies, procedures, and leadership guidance.
• Perform receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise to help prevent theft and shortage.
• Submit incident documentation in the appropriate system according to policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use the video surveillance system.
• Train team members on merchandise protection and audit execution.
• Teach team members about operational shortage focus areas as directed by Assets Protection leadership.
• Execute shortage action plans established by Assets Protection leadership.
• Work safely and maintain a clean store for guests and team members.
• Provide guest service and a shopping experience that meets guests’ needs.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target refers applicants to its careers benefits page for information about financial, education, and well-being benefits and provides a separate benefits-eligibility page for this role.

What This Job Offers

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