Target Security Specialist

Target • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

25d • $18 - $27

About The Position

Target Security Specialists work within Assets Protection to help keep guests, team members, and the Target brand secure. They help protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks and preventing and resolving theft and fraud, while supporting product availability. The role also involves building relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement.

The position offers experience in intelligence-led safety and security tactics, crisis response, safety and crowd management, de-escalation, physical security, video surveillance, and incident documentation through case management systems. Specialists create a welcoming experience for guests while helping maintain a safe and secure store environment, including exterior property. Duties vary according to business needs and may include responding to incidents, supporting theft apprehensions and merchandise recoveries, conducting receipt checks, and documenting cases in accordance with Assets Protection policies and procedures.

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 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 items up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the front of the store and create a welcoming experience.
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to security incidents and document them accurately and promptly.
• Respond appropriately to guest issues to help provide a safe and secure environment for team members and guests.
• 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, in strict accordance with Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store to help prevent theft and shortage, while following Assets Protection policies; recognize and communicate trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation for all 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.
• Work safely, comply with safety policies, best practices, and training, and report hazards and correct them where possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits in financial and education areas, as well as well-being and beyond; details and eligibility are provided through the linked benefits pages.

What This Job Offers

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