Target Security Specialist

Target Security Specialists keep guests, team members, and brand secure by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring product availability. They build relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, and use intelligence-led tactics to maintain safety and security.

What You Will Do

Create a friendly guest experience by greeting and helping guests, respond to and document security incidents, conduct merchandise theft recoveries, perform receipt checks, and use Target's video surveillance system. Also promote physical security culture, de-escalate incidents, and submit case documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You enjoy interacting with others and thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork and flexibility. Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma, and meet legal requirements. The role offers competitive benefits including financial, education, and well-being support.

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)
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift

Benefits

• Financial benefits
• Education benefits
• Well-being benefits