Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Midland, TX

Target Security Specialist role focused on maintaining store security, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring a safe environment for guests and team members. Responsibilities include guest interaction, physical security, incident documentation, de-escalation, merchandise recovery, and using surveillance systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
  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

  • 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

  • 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 physical security controls and culture
  • Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
  • Ability to timely and accurately document cases using case management systems