Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Santa Barbara, CA

This role is focused on maintaining security and preventing loss within a retail environment. Responsibilities include guest safety, crisis response, de-escalation, monitoring surveillance systems, documenting incidents, and recovering merchandise. It requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to company policies.

What you'd actually do

  1. Greet: 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
  2. Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
  3. Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
  4. Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
  5. Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.

Skills

Required

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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 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)