Target Security Specialist

Target•Waynesboro, VA

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 supports profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks and preventing and resolving theft and fraud, while building relationships with store leaders, public safety officials, and law enforcement. Specialists use intelligence-led tactics, crisis response, de-escalation, physical security controls, video surveillance, and case management systems. The position combines guest service with store security. Specialists help guests have an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience while assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property. They respond to and document security incidents, address guest issues, support theft apprehensions and merchandise recoveries in accordance with Assets Protection policies, conduct merchandise receipt checks, and communicate trends. The role also requires ethical conduct, compliance with safety policies, and flexibility to perform other duties based on business needs. This is an active, physically demanding role requiring mobility throughout a scheduled shift, ladder use, and frequent lifting or moving of merchandise up to 40 pounds. Team members may work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties. The schedule is flexible and may include varying hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Starting pay is $18.50 USD per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet any 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 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 merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to attend 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 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 promptly and document them accurately.
Respond appropriately to guest issues to help provide a safe and secure environment for guests and team members.
Use de-escalation tactics and 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 Assets Protection policies, and recognize and communicate trends.
Submit appropriate documentation for incidents in the case management system, following Assets Protection policies and procedures.
Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
Perform other duties based on business needs.