Target Security Specialist

Target Security Specialists protect guests, team members, and brand by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud, and leading crisis response. They work within the Assets Protection team to ensure product availability and maintain a secure environment. This role involves building relationships with store leaders and public safety officials.

What You Will Do

Respond to and document security incidents, conduct merchandise theft recoveries, and perform receipt checks to prevent shortage. Use Target's video surveillance system and case management tools. Support guests and team members through de-escalation and crowd management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You enjoy interacting with people and thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role. Flexibility with varying shifts including nights and weekends is required. No prior security experience is needed as training is provided, but you must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

• 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 timeframes
• 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 without additional assistance from others
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

Benefits

• Financial benefits
• Education benefits
• Well-being benefits