Security Specialist

Target Security Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50 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.

Assets Protection teams function to keep our guests, team members, 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.

• Use intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
• Provide crisis response, safety, and crowd management support to both guests and team members
• Use de‑escalation tactics and experience with physical security controls and culture
• Operate Target's video surveillance system
• Document cases accurately and promptly using case‑management systems

• Greet guests at the front of store and create a welcoming experience
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property
• Respond to and document security incidents promptly
• Address guest issues to provide a safe environment for team members and guests
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics and resources in 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 and recognizing trends
• Submit required documentation in the case‑management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures
• Use Target's video surveillance system appropriately
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
• Work safely at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible
• Perform all other duties based on business needs

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or legal requirements related to the position
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and 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
• Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment and accomplish 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 or moving up to 40 pounds
• Maintain a flexible schedule; reliable and prompt attendance is necessary
• Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other conditions while performing certain job duties
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

Benefits eligibility:

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.