Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · New York, NY +1

This role is for a Target Security Specialist responsible for maintaining safety and security within Target stores. Key responsibilities include preventing theft and fraud, responding to security incidents, conducting receipt checks, and utilizing surveillance systems. The role requires a welcoming attitude, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. It does not involve AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store
  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. Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests
  5. Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance

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 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
  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays)
  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

What the JD emphasized

  • strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance