Target Security Specialist

Target•San Francisco, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Target Security Specialist helps keep guests, team members, and the Target brand safe and secure. The role supports profitable sales by reducing shortage risks and preventing, investigating, and resolving theft and fraud. Specialists contribute to crisis response, safety, crowd management, de-escalation, merchandise recovery, and incident documentation, using Target’s video surveillance and case management systems. The position also includes guest service and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store and its exterior. The work takes place in a busy retail environment, including weekends, and requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Team members must remain mobile during a scheduled shift, work in varying temperatures and other elements when performing certain duties, and safely handle merchandise, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 40 pounds.

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 merchandise up to 40 pounds.
Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, 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, which may vary in length.

Responsibilities

Welcome and engage guests and team members at the front of the store.
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 support a safe environment.
Conduct merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support in accordance with AP 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 incident documentation in the system in accordance with AP policies and procedures.
Understand and appropriately use the video system.
Model safe work practices and help maintain a clean store.
Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
Identify and correct hazards, comply with safety policies and best practices, and work safely for the benefit of yourself and others.
Perform other duties based on business needs.