Target Security Specialist

Target • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Target Security Specialists are part of the Assets Protection team, which helps keep guests, team members, and the Target brand secure. The role focuses on mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud, protecting product availability, and supporting a safe store environment. 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 help guests and team members, support peers, adjust to changing business needs, assess security standards throughout the store and exterior property, respond to and document incidents, conduct theft recoveries, assist with apprehensions in accordance with policy, and perform merchandise receipt checks. Team members are expected to act ethically, follow safety and compliance practices, and complete other duties based on business needs.

The role is fast-moving, physically demanding, and requires flexibility. It involves working a varying schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; remaining mobile during shifts; climbing ladders; and frequently lifting or moving merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds. The starting hourly rate is $21.75 USD. Benefits eligibility details are available through the links provided in the posting.

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 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 up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report for 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, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and thanking them after 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 guest experience.
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents and guest issues in a timely and appropriate manner, and accurately document incidents.
• 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.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of the store by performing merchandise receipt checks, recognizing trends, and communicating them.
• Submit required incident documentation in the case management system according to policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and comply with safety requirements; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Complete other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits covering financial, education, and well-being offerings; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits resources.

What This Job Offers

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