Target Security Specialist

Target

Trumbull (CT)

On-site

USD 23,582 - 33,587

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Target Security Specialist in Trumbull, Connecticut. This is a part-time role focused on engaging guests, maintaining safety, and supporting sales. Applicants need to be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma and possess skills in crisis response and documentation. The position requires flexible working hours and offers a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to ensuring safety and security while providing exceptional service.

Qualifications

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.
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays).

Responsibilities

Support sales by engaging guests and team members.
Lead a security culture for team members and guests.
Respond to and document security incidents.
Prevent theft and maintain safety standards.
Train team members on merchandise protection.

Skills

Crisis response

Safety and crowd management

De‑escalation skills

Video surveillance system operation

Documentation using case management systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Target Security Specialist at Target

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.75 USD per hour

About Target

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 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.

About Assets Protection

Assets Protection 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.

Skills & Experience

Use 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 and experience with recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage.
Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system.
Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems.

Typical Responsibilities

Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of the 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.
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

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.
Never be looking for a Monday‑through‑Friday computer‑only job; we are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded.

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 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.

Physical and Other Requirements

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.

Benefits Eligibility: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A

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 candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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