Target Security Specialist

Target • Yuba City, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Target Security Specialists are part of the Assets Protection team, which works to keep guests, team members, and the Target brand secure. The role focuses on mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud, protecting merchandise availability, and supporting a safe shopping and working environment. Specialists build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement, and may respond to crisis events.

The position combines guest service with physical security and loss prevention. Specialists welcome and assist guests, help resolve shopping issues, support peers, and adapt to changing business needs. They promote safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property, respond to and document incidents, use de-escalation tactics, support theft apprehensions and recoveries in accordance with policy, perform merchandise receipt checks, recognize and communicate trends, and use Target’s video surveillance and case management systems. The role also requires ethical conduct, compliance with safety practices, and flexibility to perform other duties based on business needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet any state or local licensing 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, 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 ladders and 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.
• 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 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.
• Assess and maintain 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 in accordance with Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store, recognize and communicate trends, and follow Assets Protection policies.
• Submit 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; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target directs candidates to its careers benefits page for information about financial, education, and well-being benefits, and provides a separate benefits eligibility link for this role.

What This Job Offers

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