Target Security Specialist
Target · San Francisco, CA
- On site
- Part-time
- $49,920 / year
- San Francisco, CA
Job highlights
- Ensure guest and team member safety and security.
- Mitigate shortage risks and drive sales.
- Respond to crisis events and investigate theft.
- Utilize surveillance systems and case management.
- Provide support and training to team members.
About the role
Target Security Specialist
All About Target
As part of our collaborative and guest-obsessed team, you help us create an experience that makes guests say, “I love Target!” When you work at Target, you’re helping every family discover the joy in everyday life. You’re working alongside an enthusiastic, dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. You will deliver a destination shopping experience by providing a safe and secure environment for our guests and mitigate shortage risks in order to drive sales.
All About Assets Protection
AP teams function to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests, and meet financial goals of shortage and profitability in a Target store. AP teams will do this by leading a physical security and safety culture and responding to crisis events, investigating and resolving theft, and creating awareness and educating team members on operational shortage priorities.
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 recovering stolen merchandise to prevent shortage
- Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system
- Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems
A Typical Day Will Most Likely Include The Following Responsibilities:
- Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of 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.
- All other duties based on business needs.
What We Are Looking For
We might be a great match if:
- Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited… 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… That’s why we love working at Target
- Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do.
- You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded
The Good News Is That We Have Some Amazing Training That Will Help Teach You Everything You Need To Know To Be a Target Security Specialist. But There Are a Few Skills You Should Have From The Get-go:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- 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
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 That We Expect:
- 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.
Target 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.
Benefits Eligibility
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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.
Key skills/competency
- Security Operations
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Service
- Incident Response
- Surveillance Systems
- De-escalation
- Merchandise Recovery
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Culture
Skills & topics
- Security Specialist
- Target
- Loss Prevention
- Asset Protection
- Retail Security
- Customer Safety
- Inventory Control
- Surveillance
- Security Operations
- De-escalation
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant security, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Highlight transferable skills: Emphasize de-escalation, communication, and independent work capabilities.
- Prepare for diverse tasks: Be ready to discuss scenarios involving guest interaction and merchandise recovery.
- Showcase your attitude: Demonstrate a welcoming, helpful, and adaptable approach during the interview.
- Be flexible: Mention your availability for nights, weekends, and holidays if applicable.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Target Security Specialist?
- The primary responsibilities of a Target Security Specialist include ensuring a safe and secure environment for guests and team members, mitigating shortage risks, responding to incidents, conducting merchandise recoveries, utilizing surveillance systems, and documenting cases. You'll also engage with guests and train team members on security procedures.
- What qualifications are essential for a Target Security Specialist role?
- Essential qualifications for a Target Security Specialist include a high school diploma or equivalent, being at least 18 years old, a welcoming and helpful attitude, the ability to adapt to technology, effective communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- What is the hourly pay for a Target Security Specialist?
- The starting hourly rate for a Target Security Specialist is $24.00 USD per hour.
- Does Target offer training for the Security Specialist position?
- Yes, Target provides comprehensive training to teach you everything you need to know to be a successful Target Security Specialist. While some skills are expected from the start, Target's training program is designed to equip you fully for the role.
- What kind of work schedule can I expect as a Target Security Specialist?
- As a Target Security Specialist, you should expect a flexible work schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Regular attendance is also necessary due to the nature of retail operations and ensuring consistent store security.
- How does Target handle applicants with criminal histories for the Security Specialist role?
- Target will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. This means that past criminal history will be evaluated as part of the overall application process.
- What physical requirements are there for a Target Security Specialist?
- Physical requirements for a Target Security Specialist include the ability to climb ladders, apprehend subjects according to company policy, and efficiently and safely scan, handle, and move merchandise. This includes frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
- How can I request a reasonable accommodation during the application process for a Target Security Specialist job?
- If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process for a Target Security Specialist role, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. This channel is specifically for accommodation-related requests.