Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · New York, NY +1

This role focuses on physical security, loss prevention, and guest service within a retail environment. Responsibilities include responding to security incidents, de-escalating situations, documenting cases, and using surveillance systems. It does not involve AI/ML model development or deployment.

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

  • 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

  • Crisis response, safety and crowd management
  • 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