Security Specialist: Flexible Shifts & Guest Safety

Target; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Fontana, CA is seeking a Security Specialist to protect guests, team members and our brand. The role focuses on intelligence-led safety, crisis response and loss prevention, with comprehensive training provided.

You will greet guests, handle incidents, use surveillance systems, document cases, and work with store leadership to keep a safe, welcoming shopping environment. Aligns with flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

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 an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments.
• Greet at 10ft and 4ft; greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction.
• Help guests find what they need and resolve issues for a smooth shopping experience.
• End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you.
• Actively support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Promote a physical security culture storewide and maintain safe standards.
• Respond to and document security incidents in a timely manner.
• Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe environment.
• Use de-escalation tactics and resources when responding to incidents.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support per AP policies.
• Prevent theft by performing merchandise receipt checks and recognizing trends.
• Document all incidents in the case management system per AP policy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Target in Fontana, CA is seeking a Security Specialist to protect guests, team members and our brand. The role focuses on intelligence-led safety, crisis response and loss prevention, with comprehensive training provided.

You will greet guests, handle incidents, use surveillance systems, document cases, and work with store leadership to keep a safe, welcoming shopping environment. Aligns with flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.