Security Specialist

Target Security Specialist

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Starting hourly rate: $21.75 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.

Asset 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 with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement.

• Intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure.
• Experience in crisis response, safety, and crowd management.
• De‑escalation skills and experience with physical security controls.
• Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system.
• Timely and accurate documentation of cases using case management systems.

• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
• Promote a physical security culture 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 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, identifying trends, and communicating findings.
• 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.

• Enjoy interacting and helping others—guests and fellow team members alike.
• Thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active, physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem‑solving are key.
• Open to working a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other 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 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.
• Capability to 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 frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary.
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties.
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

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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.