Target Security Specialist

Target • Rancho Cordova, CA

6d • Onsite

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 focuses on preventing and resolving theft and fraud, mitigating shortage risks, responding to security incidents, and helping ensure merchandise is available to guests. Specialists build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement, and use intelligence-led tactics, de-escalation, crisis response, physical security controls, video surveillance, and case management systems.

The position also supports a friendly and helpful guest experience: greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them for their transactions. Specialists work actively with peers and adapt to business and guest needs. The role is fast-moving, physically active, and requires flexibility, sound judgment, effective communication, and adherence to AP policies, safety practices, and applicable legal requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet applicable state or local licensure and other legal requirements for 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 safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report to work as scheduled, 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, including Drive-Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly 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.
• Adapt to business and guest needs to provide an easy and inspiring guest experience.
• Assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents promptly and document them accurately.
• Respond appropriately to guest issues to maintain a safe 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 AP policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store to prevent theft and shortage, following AP policies and communicating trends.
• Submit appropriate incident documentation in the case management system in accordance with AP policies and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Work safely, follow safety policies, best practices, and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits spanning financial, education, and well-being offerings; 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