Target Security Specialist

Target; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Job summary

Target is hiring a Security Specialist in Somersworth, New Hampshire. This role involves ensuring the safety of team members and guests through intelligence-led tactics, crisis response, and theft prevention strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and a welcoming attitude. Flexibility in work hours is essential, as shifts may vary, including nights and weekends. Competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Using intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents.
• Prevent theft and shortage by performing merchandise receipt checks.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Welcoming and helpful attitude

Ability to operate technology equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $18.50 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team, and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guests. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, as well as law enforcement.

ROLE OF A TARGET SECURITY SPECIALIST

• Using intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure.
• Crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members.
• De‑escalation and experience with physical security controls and culture.
• Using Target's video surveillance system.
• Timely and accurate documentation of cases using case management systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create an easy, inspiring and friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:

  10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave

  4ft: greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction

  Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience.

  End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you.

• Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience.
• Promote 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 in a timely manner.
• Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests.
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies and recognizing and communicating trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• All other duties based on business needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You enjoy interacting and helping others – including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
• You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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.

ADDITIONAL 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 without additional assistance from others.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work as scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive‑Up, carryout, etc.
• 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.

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY

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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.