Target Security Specialist
Core
Protect guests, team, and brand security by mitigating theft, preventing fraud, and managing crisis events while ensuring a safe shopping environment.
Role type
Entry-level security specialist (retail)
Builds
Safe and secure store environment for guests and team members
Domain
Retail security and loss prevention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation tactics, video surveillance operation, case documentation, merchandise theft recovery, physical apprehension support, merchandise receipt checks, ladder climbing, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs), mobile endurance, multi-frequency radio communication, handheld scanner operation
Preferred skills
Customer service orientation, crisis response, crowd management, creative problem solving, flexibility
Responsibilities
Greet guests and assist with shopping needs, respond to and document security incidents, conduct merchandise theft recoveries, perform merchandise receipt checks, maintain physical security standards, de-escalate conflicts, operate video surveillance systems, lift and move merchandise
Seniority
Entry-level, hourly associate