Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Saugus, MA

This role focuses on asset protection and loss prevention within a retail environment. Responsibilities include ensuring guest and team member safety, mitigating theft and fraud, responding to security incidents, and documenting cases. It involves using surveillance systems, de-escalation tactics, and maintaining physical security standards. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
  2. 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.
  3. Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
  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

  • 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
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position

Nice to have

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members

What the JD emphasized

  • strictly adhering to AP policies