Target Security Specialist

The role of a Target Security Specialist is to keep team members and guests safe and secure, using intelligence-led tactics to prevent theft and shortage, and responding to crisis events. The role involves creating a positive guest experience, promoting a physical security culture, and documenting security incidents. The role requires a welcoming and helpful attitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team.

What You Will Do

The responsibilities of a Target Security Specialist include creating an easy and inspiring guest experience, promoting a physical security culture, responding to security incidents, and documenting cases using case management systems. The role also involves apprehending subjects in accordance with company policy, scanning and handling merchandise efficiently, and working in a fast-paced environment.

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 a welcoming and helpful attitude, the ability to work independently and with a team, and the capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment.

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

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Well-being and beyond benefits