Target Security Specialist

<p>Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.75 USD per hour</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><span>ALL ABOUT TARGET</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.<span> </span></span></span><a href="" target="_blank"><u><span>Learn more about Target here.</span></u></a><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>ALL<span> </span></span><span>ABOUT ASSETS</span><span><span> </span>PROTECTION </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Assets Protection (</span><span>AP</span><span>)</span><span><span> </span></span><span>teams</span><span><span> </span></span><span>function to<span> </span></span><span>keep our guests, team and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>and resolving</span><span><span> </span>theft and fraud to ensure<span> </span></span><span>product is</span><span><span> </span>available for our<span> </span></span><span>guest</span><span>.<span> </span></span><span>They also build relationships inside and outside of Target</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>including store leaders<span> </span></span><span>and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>At Target</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>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</span><span><span> </span></span><span>skills and experience of</span><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><span><span>U</span><span>sing intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>C</span><span>risis response,<span> </span></span><span>safety</span><span><span> </span>and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>D</span><span>e-escalation as well as experience </span><span>with physical security controls and culture</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Using<span> </span></span><span>Target's video surveillance system </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>T</span><span>imely and accurately</span><span><span> </span>document</span><span>ing</span><span><span> </span>cases<span> </span></span><span>using</span><span><span> </span>case management system</span><span>s</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>As a<span> </span></span><span>Target<span> </span></span><span>Security<span> </span></span><span>Specialist</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>no two days</span><span><span> </span>are ever the same, but a typical day will<span> </span></span><span>most likely include</span><span><span> </span>the following responsibilities:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Greet:</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>4ft: greet the guest, smile and<span> </span></span><span>initiate</span><span><span> </span>a warm, helpful interaction</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><span><span>End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Actively support team efforts and<span> </span></span><span>assist</span><span><span> </span>peers in other areas while<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>a positive and respectful attitude</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Promote</span><span><span> </span>a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>R</span><span>espond to and accurat</span><span>ely document security incidents</span><span><span> </span></span><span>in a timely manner</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Appropriately</span><span><span> </span></span><span>respond to<span> </span></span><span>guest issues<span> </span></span><span>to</span><span><span> </span>provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Leverage<span> </span></span><span>d</span><span>e-</span><span>e</span><span>scalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Conduct merchandise<span> </span></span><span>theft<span> </span></span><span>recoveries and provide<span> </span></span><span>theft</span><span><span> </span>apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP polic</span><span>ies</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Prevent theft and shortage at the front of<span> </span></span><span>store</span><span><span> </span>by performing<span> </span></span><span>merchandise<span> </span></span><span>receipt checks</span><span><span> </span>while</span><span><span> </span></span><span>adhering to AP<span> </span></span></span><span><span>policies, as</span><span><span> </span>well as recognizing and communicating trends</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Submit<span> </span></span><span>appropriate documentation</span><span><span> </span></span><span>in the</span><span><span> </span>case management</span><span><span> </span>system<span> </span></span><span>for all incidents following<span> </span></span><span>AP policy and procedures</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Understand<span> </span></span><span>and appropriately use<span> </span></span><span>Target's video surveillance system</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>D</span><span>emonstrate a culture of ethical conduct,<span> </span></span><span>safety</span><span><span> </span>and compliance</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Work in a safe manner<span> </span></span><span>at all times</span><span>;<span> </span></span><span>comply with</span><span><span> </span>all safety policies</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>best practices</span><span>, and training; report hazards and correct where possible</span></span><span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>All other duties<span> </span></span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>on business needs</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>This m</span><span>ay</span><span><span> </span>be the right job for you if:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><span><span>You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that<span> </span></span><span>shop</span><span><span> </span>our store and fellow team members you work with</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>You thrive in a fast-moving, highly<span> </span></span><span>active</span><span><span> </span>and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success. </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><span><span>You are open to<span> </span></span><span>working</span><span><span> </span>a flexible work schedule with varying hours,<span> </span></span><span>days</span><span><span> </span>or shifts (including nights, weekends,<span> </span></span><span>holidays</span><span><span> </span>and other peak shopping times).</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a<span> </span></span><span>Target<span> </span></span><span>Security<span> </span></span><span>Specialist</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>But</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Must be at least 18 years of age or older</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>High school diploma or equivalent</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Welcoming and helpful attitude toward</span><span><span> </span>all</span><span><span> </span>guests and other team members</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and<span> </span></span><span>operate</span><span><span> </span>handheld scanners, and other<span> </span></span><span>technology</span><span><span> </span>equipment as<span> </span></span><span>directed</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Effective communication skills</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Work both independently and with a team</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and<span> </span></span><span>accomplish</span><span><span> </span>multiple tasks within established<span> </span></span><span>timeframes</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>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<span> </span></span><span>that</span><span><span> </span>we expect: </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Climb up and down ladders</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Apprehend subjects<span> </span></span><span>in accordance with</span><span><span> </span>company policy </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Scan,<span> </span></span><span>handle</span><span><span> </span>and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including<span> </span></span><span>frequently</span><span><span> </span>lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds</span><span><span> </span>without<span> </span></span><span>additional</span><span><span> </span>assistance from oth</span><span>ers</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights,<span> </span></span><span>weekends</span><span><span> </span>and holidays); come to work when scheduled,<span> </span></span><span>work scheduled shifts and take required meal</span><span><span> </span>and rest breaks</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties</span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at <a href="" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.<p><b>Benefits Eligibility</b></p>Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: with Disabilities Act (ADA)</b></p><p><span>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.  </span></p>

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