Target Security Specialist

Target • Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Target Security Specialists work in Assets Protection to help keep guests, team members, and the Target brand secure. The role helps protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks and preventing and resolving theft and fraud, while building relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement. Specialists use intelligence-led tactics, support crisis response and crowd management, de-escalate situations, use physical security controls and video surveillance, and document cases accurately and promptly.

The position combines guest service with store security. Specialists help create a friendly and easy shopping experience, maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property, respond to security incidents and guest issues, support theft recoveries and apprehensions in accordance with company policies, conduct merchandise receipt checks, recognize and communicate trends, and submit incident documentation. The role also requires adherence to safety, ethical conduct, compliance, and other duties based on business needs.

This is an active, physically demanding role requiring mobility throughout a scheduled shift, the ability to climb ladders and apprehend subjects according to company policy, and the ability to frequently lift or move merchandise up to 40 pounds without assistance. Team members may work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing some duties. Work schedules are flexible and may vary, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Starting pay is $18.75 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 on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with 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 and 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 assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly, inspiring guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and ending transactions with a sincere thank-you.
• 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.
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining 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 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, while following Assets Protection policies.
• Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store in accordance with policy, and 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; follow safety policies, practices, and training, and report and correct hazards where possible.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits in financial, education, and well-being categories; eligibility for benefits depends on the role.

What This Job Offers

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