Security Specialist: Crisis-Ready Guest Safety Leader

Target; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits optional

Job summary

Target is seeking a Security Specialist to help keep guests, teammates, and the brand safe in a fast-paced retail setting. The role involves greeting customers, enforcing safety standards, documenting incidents, and supporting theft prevention with surveillance tools and robust case-management practices.

You will operate handheld scanners, collaborate with store teams, and respond to incidents with de-escalation techniques, always upholding Target's policies and safety commitments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
• 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.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
• Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
• Leverage de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies, as well as recognizing and communicating trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• All other duties based on business needs

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Welcoming attitude

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance system

Case management system

Handheld scanners

Job description

Target is seeking a Security Specialist to help keep guests, teammates, and the brand safe in a fast-paced retail setting. The role involves greeting customers, enforcing safety standards, documenting incidents, and supporting theft prevention with surveillance tools and robust case-management practices.

You will operate handheld scanners, collaborate with store teams, and respond to incidents with de-escalation techniques, always upholding Target's policies and safety commitments.