Security Specialist

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Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.25 USD per hour

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guests. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.

At Target, we believe in giving team members meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Target Security Specialist can provide you with the following skills and experiences:

• Intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
• Crisis response, safety, and crowd management support for guests and team members
• De‑escalation skills and physical security controls
• Use of Target’s video surveillance system
• Timely and accurate case documentation in case management systems

• Greet guests at the front of store to create a welcoming experience
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe standards across the store and exterior property
• Respond to and document security incidents promptly
• Handle guest issues to maintain a safe environment for guests and team members
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics and resources for 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 through merchandise receipt checks while recognizing and communicating trends
• Submit case documentation in the management system following AP policy and procedures
• Appropriately use Target’s video surveillance system
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
• Work safely at all times, comply with safety policies, best practices, and training, and report hazards where possible
• Perform any other duties based on business needs

• You enjoy interacting and helping others—including guests and team members
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active, physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem‑solving are key to success
• You are open to a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times)

• At least 18 years of age
• 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, operate handheld scanners, and use other technology equipment as directed
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment, accomplishing multiple tasks within established time frames

• Climb up and down ladders
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 40 pounds
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays); reliable and prompt attendance is necessary
• Be able to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions while performing certain duties
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length

Please visit  (English) or  (Spanish) to learn about benefits eligibility for this role.

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.acc Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Target will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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