Target Security Specialist

Target; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Security Specialist to join the Assets Protection team. You will help create a safe store environment, assist guests and team members, and deter theft by following AP policies and using surveillance tools.

A high school diploma and 18+ age are required. The role involves standing and lifting up to 40 pounds, flexible hours including nights and weekends, with training and benefits available. Starting at $19.00/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet any state or local licensure/other legal requirements.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Effective communication skills.
• Work independently and with a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor.
• Lead a physical security culture by maintaining safe standards throughout the store.
• Respond to and document security incidents.
• Use escalation tools for guest issues to provide a safe environment.
• Conduct merchandise protection and support shortfalls per AP policies.
• Prevent theft by performing receipt checks for high-dollar items.
• Document all incidents in the system per AP policy.
• Operate the video surveillance system and train others as needed.
• Assist in merchandising protection and shortage focus opportunities.
• Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $19.00 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET

As part of our collaborative and guest-obsessed team, you help us create an experience that makes guestssay,“I love Target!”When you work at Target, you’re helping every family discover the joy in everyday life.You’re working alongside anenthusiastic,dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. You will deliver a destination shopping experience by providing a safe and secure environment for our guests and mitigate shortage risks in order to drive sales.

ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand safe and secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest.

At Target, We Believe In Our Team Members Having Meaningful Experiences That Help Them Build And Develop Skills For a Career. The Role Of a Target Security Specialist Can Provide You With The:

• Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
• Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
• Skills in de-escalation as well as experiencewith recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage
• Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
• Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems

As a Target Security Specialist, No Two Days Are Ever The Same, But a Typical Day Will Most Likely Include The Following Responsibilities:

• Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store and on the sales floor; help guests find the products they are looking for in-store and online
• 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
• Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution
• Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership
• Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas
• 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
• All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

• Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
• Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target
• Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do
• You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded

The Good News Is That We Have Some Amazing Training That Will Help Teach You Everything You Need To Know To Be a Target Security Specialist. But, There Are a Few Skills You Should Have From The Get‑go:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• 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
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Effective communication skills
• Work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

We Are An Awesome Place To Work And Care About Our Teams, So We Want To Make Sure We Are Clear On a Few More Basics That We Expect:

• Climb up and down ladders
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well‑being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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