Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Winchester, VA

This role focuses on asset protection, loss prevention, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for guests and team members within a retail setting. Responsibilities include using intelligence-led tactics, crisis response, de-escalation, operating surveillance systems, and documenting incidents. It involves direct guest interaction to ensure a positive shopping experience and adherence to company policies regarding theft prevention and recovery.

What you'd actually do

  1. Greet: 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
  2. 4ft: greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction
  3. Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
  4. End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
  5. Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude

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