Security Specialist — Flexible Shifts & Front‑Line Protection

Target; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Security Specialist in Bloomfield Hills, MI to help protect guests, team members, and the store while delivering friendly service.

You will monitor safety, respond to incidents, conduct merchandise recoveries, and maintain a secure front of store using surveillance, scanners, and documented procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, ethics, and compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet state 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests and team members at the front of the 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, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance.
• 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.
• All other duties based on business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Video surveillance system

Job description

Target is seeking a Security Specialist in Bloomfield Hills, MI to help protect guests, team members, and the store while delivering friendly service.

You will monitor safety, respond to incidents, conduct merchandise recoveries, and maintain a secure front of store using surveillance, scanners, and documented procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, ethics, and compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.