Target Security Specialist
Core
Protect guests, team, and brand by mitigating theft, preventing fraud, and managing crisis events while ensuring a safe shopping environment.
Role type
Entry-level retail security specialist
Builds
Physical security culture and incident response capabilities
Domain
Retail / Loss Prevention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation tactics, video surveillance operation, case documentation, merchandise theft recovery, front-of-store theft prevention, physical apprehension support, ladder climbing, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs), mobile shift endurance
Preferred skills
Customer service interaction, fast-paced environment adaptability, flexible scheduling availability
Technologies
Handheld scanners, video surveillance systems, case management systems
Responsibilities
Greet guests and resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience; assess and maintain safe and secure store standards; respond to and document security incidents; conduct merchandise theft recoveries; perform merchandise receipt checks; leverage de-escalation tactics; apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy; lift and move merchandise up to 40 pounds; work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.