Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Glen Burnie, MD

This role is for a Target Security Specialist, focusing on maintaining a safe and secure environment for guests and team members, mitigating shortage risks, and driving sales. Responsibilities include guest engagement, physical security, incident response, merchandise recovery, and training team members on loss prevention strategies. The role requires a high school diploma, ability to work flexible hours, and skills in communication and task management. It is not directly related to AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find the products they are looking for, in-store and online
  2. Lead 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.
  4. Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance.
  5. Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise.

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Effective communication skills
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

Nice to have

  • Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
  • Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
  • Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage
  • Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
  • Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems
  • Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution.
  • Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership.
  • Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas.