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 guest. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.
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 experience with physical security controls and culture
- Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
- Ability to timely and accurately document cases using case management systems
Typical responsibilities include:
- Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
- 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 recognize and communicate 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.
- Perform all other duties based on business needs.
What we are looking for:
- Enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests and team members.
- Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key.
- Open to working flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
- Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position.
- Welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members.
- Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other tech equipment as directed.
- Effective communication skills, ability to work independently and with a team, prioritize tasks, and remain composed in fast-paced environments.
- Physical capabilities including climbing ladders, apprehending subjects under company policy, handling merchandise up to 40 pounds, flexible attendance, working in varying environmental conditions, and being mobile for a full shift.
Competitive benefits available; see https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
