Target Security Specialist

Target • Milltown, NJ

11d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Target Security Specialist supports a safe and secure environment for guests and team members while helping protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks and preventing, investigating, and resolving theft and fraud. The role includes welcoming and assisting guests, maintaining physical security standards throughout the store and exterior property, responding to and documenting security incidents, supporting merchandise recovery and apprehension in accordance with company policy, and helping team members apply merchandise protection and shortage-prevention practices. Specialists use the store’s video surveillance system and case-management systems, follow Assets Protection policies and leadership guidance, and contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming shopping experience. The work is active and team-oriented, and requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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 learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of 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 safely and efficiently, including frequent lifting or moving of 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, and help guests find products in-store and online.
• Maintain a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure 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 as needed, following Assets Protection policies, procedures, and leadership guidance.
• Perform receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise to help prevent theft and shortage at the front of the store.
• Submit incident documentation in the system in accordance with Assets Protection policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use the video surveillance system.
• Train team members to apply merchandise protection and execute audits.
• Teach team members about operational shortage-focus opportunities as directed by Assets Protection leadership.
• Carry out shortage action plans established by Assets Protection leadership.
• Model safe work practices and help maintain a clean store.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guests’ needs.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Work safely, identify and correct hazards, and comply with safety policies and best practices.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• The posting directs candidates to Target’s benefits website for information about competitive financial, education, and well-being benefits and role-specific eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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