Target Security Specialist

Target•Homewood, AL

18d

About The Position

Target Security Specialists are part of the Assets Protection team, which helps keep guests, team members, and the Target brand secure. The role focuses on mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud, protecting profitable sales, and helping ensure products remain available to guests. Specialists build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement. The position combines guest service with physical security and incident response. Specialists promote a safe and secure culture throughout the store and its exterior, respond to and document incidents, use de-escalation tactics, support theft apprehensions and merchandise recoveries in accordance with AP policies, perform merchandise receipt checks, and use Target’s video surveillance and case management systems. The role also includes helping guests, supporting peers, adapting to changing business needs, and following safety, compliance, and ethical conduct expectations. The work is fast-paced, active, and physically demanding. Specialists must be able to remain mobile during shifts, climb ladders, apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy, and frequently lift or move merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds. The schedule may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. The starting rate is $17.75 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 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 complete 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 safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, arrive 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.
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, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and thanking them after transactions.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adjust to business and guest needs to provide 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 and document them accurately and promptly.
Respond appropriately to guest issues to help provide a safe and secure environment.
Use de-escalation tactics and available resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, following Assets Protection policies.
Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of the store to help prevent theft and shortage, and recognize and communicate trends.
Submit appropriate incident documentation in the case management system according to Assets Protection policies and procedures.
Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards when possible.
Perform other duties based on business needs.