Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Bellevue, WA

This role is for a Target Security Specialist responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for guests and team members. Key responsibilities include responding to security incidents, de-escalation, using surveillance systems, documenting cases, and preventing theft. The role requires a welcoming attitude, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Greet: 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
  2. Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
  3. Promote a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
  4. Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
  5. Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.

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

  • Crisis response, safety and crowd management
  • De-escalation as well as experience with physical security controls and culture
  • Using Target's video surveillance system
  • Timely and accurately documenting cases using case management systems