Security Specialist - Flexible Nights & Weekends

Target; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Security Specialist to protect guests, team members and assets at our store, delivering friendly service while maintaining a safe environment.

You will respond to incidents, document events, perform merchandise checks and assist with recoveries, using video surveillance and AP procedures; a flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required. This role offers on-the-job training and career growth within Asset Protection.

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 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

• Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store.
• 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.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents.
• Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
• Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise.
• Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use the video system.
• Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Video surveillance system

Job description

Target is seeking a Security Specialist to protect guests, team members and assets at our store, delivering friendly service while maintaining a safe environment.

You will respond to incidents, document events, perform merchandise checks and assist with recoveries, using video surveillance and AP procedures; a flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required. This role offers on-the-job training and career growth within Asset Protection.