Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Elmont, NY

This role focuses on maintaining store security, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring a safe environment for guests and team members. Responsibilities include using surveillance systems, documenting incidents, de-escalating situations, and recovering merchandise. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Greet: 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
  2. Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
  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. Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.

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

  • 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)