Target Security Specialist

Target • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

As a member of Target’s Assets Protection team, the Target Security Specialist helps create a safe and secure environment for guests and team members while mitigating shortage risks and supporting sales. The role uses intelligence-led tactics to respond to crises, manage safety and crowds, de-escalate situations, recover stolen merchandise, use video surveillance, and document cases in case management systems.

The position involves welcoming and engaging guests and team members, maintaining security standards throughout the store and exterior property, responding to and documenting security incidents, supporting merchandise recoveries and apprehensions in line with company policies, and helping prevent theft and shortage. Specialists also use video systems, train team members on merchandise protection and shortage-related practices, carry out shortage action plans, and help maintain a clean, safe store. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, regular attendance, and physical tasks such as climbing ladders and frequently moving merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds.

The starting hourly rate is $21.50 USD. Target states that it offers competitive benefits related to financial well-being, education, and overall well-being; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits eligibility page.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Meet any state or local licensure and other legal requirements related to the position.
• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• 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 weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests and team members at the front of the store and on the sales floor, and help guests locate products in-store and online.
• Assess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents.
• Use escalation tools to address guest issues and maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Conduct merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support in accordance with Assets Protection policies, procedures, and leadership guidance.
• Perform receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise to help prevent theft and shortage at the front of the store.
• Submit required incident documentation in the system according to Assets Protection policies and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use the video system.
• Train team members on merchandise protection and audit execution.
• Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus-area opportunities as directed by Assets Protection leadership.
• Execute shortage action plans set by Assets Protection leadership.
• Model safe work practices and maintain a clean store.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guests’ needs.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits related to financial well-being, education, and overall well-being; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits eligibility page.

What This Job Offers

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