Target Security Specialist

Profile

ALL ABOUT TARGET 
As part of our collaborative and guest-obsessed team, you help us create an experience that makes guests say, “I love Target!” When you work at Target, you’re helping every family discover the joy in everyday life. You’re working alongside an enthusiastic, dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. You will deliver a destination shopping experience by providing a safe and secure environment for our guests and mitigate shortage risks in order to drive sales. 
ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION  
Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand safe and secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest.  
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Target Security Specialist can provide you with the: 
Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure  
Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members 
Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage 
Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system  
Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems  
As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: 
Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find the products they are looking for in-store and online  
Lead 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 
Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests 
Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance 
Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise 
Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures 
Understand and appropriately use the video system 
Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution 
Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership 
Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas 
Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members 
Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest 
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance 
All other duties based on business needs 
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if: 
Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests 
Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target 
Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do 
You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded 
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Target Security Specialist. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: 
High school diploma or equivalent 
Must be at least 18 years of age or older 
Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position 
Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members 
Learn and adapt to current technology needs 
Effective communication skills 
Work both independently and with a team 
Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently 
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:  
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 and holidays) and regular attendance necessary 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

Company info

Sign Up Now - EmploymentCrossing.com