Security Specialist

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The starting hourly rate is $19.75 USD per hour. The pay range is $19.75 USD - $29.65 USD per hour.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Asset Protection teams keep our guests, team, and brand secure through intelligence‑led, crisis‑response, and theft‑prevention tactics. They build relationships with store leaders, public safety, and law enforcement.

• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
• Promote a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
• Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies, and recognizing and communicating trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• All other duties based on business needs.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Capable of remaining focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment and accomplishing multiple tasks within established time frames.
• Flexible work schedule (including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times).
• Ability to climb up and down ladders, apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy, and handle merchandise up to 40 pounds.
• Work in varying temperatures and conditions, including exposure to humidity, etc.
• Represents a safe, respectful workplace.

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• Target is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities per the Americans With Disabilities Act.
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