Target Security Specialist

Target • St. Charles, IL

7d • $19 - $29

About The Position

Target Security Specialists help protect guests, team members, and the Target brand by supporting a safe and secure store environment. The role contributes to crisis response, safety, and crowd management; applies de-escalation tactics; supports theft prevention and recovery; and helps mitigate shortage risks. Specialists build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement, and use Target’s video surveillance and case management systems.

The position also supports a friendly, helpful guest experience: greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and assisting peers as needed. Specialists assess and maintain security standards throughout the store and exterior property, respond to incidents, document cases promptly, conduct merchandise receipt checks, and provide theft apprehension support in accordance with company policies. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

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 weighing up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report as scheduled, work 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, including Drive-Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• Actively 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, and promote a physical security culture.
• Respond to security incidents and guest issues in a timely and appropriate manner, and accurately document incidents.
• 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, adhering to Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store, recognize and communicate trends, and follow Assets Protection policies.
• Submit appropriate incident documentation in the case management system in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance.
• Work safely, comply with safety policies, best practices, and training, and report or correct hazards when possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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