Target Security Specialist

Target Target · Retail · Mount Kisco, NY

This role is for a Target Security Specialist responsible for maintaining store safety and security, mitigating shortage risks, and investigating theft and fraud. Responsibilities include guest engagement, assessing security standards, responding to incidents, merchandise recovery, receipt checks, and using video surveillance systems. The role requires a welcoming attitude, communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. It involves physical tasks like lifting merchandise and potentially apprehending subjects.

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. 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
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Effective communication skills
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently