Target Security Specialist

Target; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Target is seeking a Security Specialist in Rochester Hills, Michigan, to engage with customers and ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, documenting security incidents, preventing theft, and maintaining store safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and be at least 18 years old. We offer competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests at the store's front.
• Lead a physical security culture throughout the store.
• Document security incidents accurately.
• Prevent theft at the front of the store.

Skills

Welcoming and helpful attitude

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Capability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $18.00 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.

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.

Role of a Target Security Specialist

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
• 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 to provide a safe and secure environment
• 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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

• Working in a fun and energetic environment excites you… 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 a 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

Training and Skills

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:

• 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

Expectations

• 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); reliable and prompt attendance necessary
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

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)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.