Target Security Specialist

The role of a Target Security Specialist involves using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure, crisis response, safety and crowd management, and de-escalation. The role requires a welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.

What You Will Do

A typical day for a Target Security Specialist will include creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience, helping guests find what they need, resolving issues, and promoting a physical security culture. The role also involves responding to and accurately documenting security incidents, leveraging de-escalation tactics, and conducting merchandise theft recoveries.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role may be a good fit for someone who enjoys interacting and helping others, thrives in a fast-moving and physically demanding role, and is open to working a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts.

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

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Financial and education benefits
• Well-being benefits
• Paid holidays