Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Lombard, IL

This role is for a Target Security Specialist responsible for keeping guests, team members, and the brand secure. Key responsibilities include using intelligence-led tactics, crisis response, de-escalation, operating video surveillance systems, and documenting incidents. The role also involves preventing theft and shortage, and promoting a physical security culture. It requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and in a team, and flexibility in scheduling. The role does not involve AI/ML development.

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. Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
  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

  • Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
  • Crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
  • 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