Security Specialist - Flexible Shifts & Growth Opportunities

Target; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Benefits information

Job summary

Target in-store security roles support guests, team members, and the brand by ensuring safety, loss prevention, and smooth shopping experiences. You will gain hands-on experience in incident response and security operations while upholding Target’s standards.

As a Security Specialist, you greet guests, deter theft, document cases, and coordinate with leadership while remaining flexible for nights, weekends, and peak shopping times. Training is provided to help you grow within AP.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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 an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments
• Greet guests and assist them in finding what they need
• Help guests resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience
• End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
• Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas
• Promote a physical security culture and maintain safe standards across the store
• Respond to and document security incidents in a timely manner
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed
• Prevent theft and shortage by performing receipt checks and recognizing trends
• Submit documentation in the case management system per AP policy
• Understand and use Target's video surveillance system

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance system

Handheld scanners

Job description

Target in-store security roles support guests, team members, and the brand by ensuring safety, loss prevention, and smooth shopping experiences. You will gain hands-on experience in incident response and security operations while upholding Target’s standards.

As a Security Specialist, you greet guests, deter theft, document cases, and coordinate with leadership while remaining flexible for nights, weekends, and peak shopping times. Training is provided to help you grow within AP.