Target Security Specialist

Target
City of Schenectady, NY
Category Security
Job Description
Role Overview

The role of a Target Security Specialist is to keep team members and guests safe and secure, using intelligence-led tactics and crisis response. They will also be responsible for de-escalation, physical security controls, and culture. The role requires a welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members.

What You Will Do

A typical day for a Target Security Specialist will include greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and promoting a physical security culture. They will also respond to security incidents, accurately document cases, and submit documentation in the case management system.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role may be a good fit for someone who enjoys interacting and helping others, is open to working a flexible schedule, and has effective communication skills. The role requires the ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

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

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) or other retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness programs
  • Education assistance
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Health care savings account
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Stock options
  • RSUs
  • ESOP
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Relocation assistance
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