Target Security Specialist

Target • Marysville, WA

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About The Position

Target Security Specialists are part of the Assets Protection team, which works to keep guests, team members, and the brand secure. The team mitigates shortage risks, prevents and resolves theft and fraud, supports product availability, and builds relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement.

This role helps create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience while promoting a safe and secure environment throughout the store and exterior property. Specialists respond to and document security incidents, use de-escalation tactics and Target’s video surveillance system, support theft apprehensions and merchandise recoveries in accordance with policy, and complete incident documentation in the case management system. The position involves active guest and team member interaction and requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to remain mobile and composed in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet applicable state or local licensure and other legal requirements related to the position.
• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Be able to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Be able to climb up and down ladders.
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report to work as scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• 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 guest experience.
• Assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents in a timely manner and accurately document them.
• Respond appropriately to guest issues to help provide a safe and secure environment for guests and team members.
• Use de-escalation tactics and available resources when responding to security incidents.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, in accordance with Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store in accordance with policy, and recognize and communicate trends.
• 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 a culture of safety and compliance.
• Work safely, follow safety policies, best practices, and training, and report hazards and correct them when possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about financial, education, and well-being benefits; eligibility for this role is subject to the benefits eligibility information linked in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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