Target Security Specialist

Target • Lake Worth, FL

21d • 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 contributes to shortage prevention and profitable sales by mitigating risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud, and helping ensure products remain available to guests. 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 welcome and assist guests, support peers, adapt to changing business needs, assess security conditions throughout the store and exterior property, respond to and document incidents, support theft apprehensions and merchandise recoveries in accordance with policy, and perform receipt checks. Team members are expected to act ethically, follow safety and compliance requirements, and remain mobile and effective in a fast-paced, physically active environment. Training is provided. The starting hourly rate is $18.50 USD. The role may involve varying hours and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 with a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish 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 items up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report 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.
• Enjoy interacting with and helping guests and fellow team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, active, and physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and ending transactions with a sincere thank you.
• 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.
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents and accurately document them in a timely manner.
• Respond to guest issues to help maintain a safe and secure environment for guests and team members.
• Use de-escalation tactics and available resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft-apprehension support as needed, following Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store, following policy and recognizing and communicating trends.
• Submit incident documentation in the case-management system according to Assets Protection policies and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance.
• Work safely, comply with safety policies, practices, and training, and report hazards and correct them where possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target directs applicants to its benefits information and eligibility pages, but specific benefits for this role are not listed in the job description.

What This Job Offers

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