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Target Security Specialist

Target

South Plainfield, NJJob$19.75–29.65/hrPosted 3w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.75–29.65/hr
Location
South Plainfield, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Or Local Licensure

Job overview

Target is hiring a Target Security Specialist. The Target Security Specialist role protects guests and team members by using intelligence‑led tactics, de‑escalation, video surveillance and case documentation while maintaining a safe store environment and responding to incidents.

Key focus areas include Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store, Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe standards, and Respond to and accurately document security incidents.

Important skills include Welcoming And Helpful Attitude, Communicate On Multiple Frequency Devices, Operate Handheld Scanners, Operate Technology Equipment, Effective Communication, and Work Independently. Preferred (not required): Intelligence-Led Tactics, Crisis Response, Safety Management, and Crowd Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Welcoming and Helpful AttitudeCommunicate on Multiple Frequency DevicesOperate Handheld ScannersOperate Technology EquipmentEffective CommunicationWork IndependentlyWork With a TeamManage WorkloadPrioritize Tasks IndependentlyRemain Focused and ComposedAccomplish Multiple TasksClimb Up and Down LaddersApprehend SubjectsScan MerchandiseHandle MerchandiseMove Merchandise Efficiently and SafelyIntelligence-Led TacticsCrisis ResponseSafety ManagementCrowd ManagementDe-EscalationPhysical Security ControlsTarget's Video Surveillance SystemCase Management SystemsInteracting With OthersCollaborationAdaptabilityCreative Problem Solving

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or EquivalentState or Local LicensureFlexible Work ScheduleReliable and Prompt AttendanceCapable of Working in Varying TemperaturesAbility to Remain Mobile for Duration of ShiftFrequently Lifting or Moving Merchandise Up to 40 Pounds

Full job description

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $19.75 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $19.75 USD - $29.65 USD per hour.

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 b uild 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 cont rols and culture

  • Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system

  • Ability to timely and accurately document cases using case management system s

As a Target Security Specialist , no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

  • 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 .

  • R espond to and accurat ely 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 d e- e scalation 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 polic ies .

  • Prevent the ft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks while adhering to AP policies, as well as recognizing and communicating trends .

  • Submit appropriate docu mentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures .

  • Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system .

  • D emonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety an d compliance .

  • Work in a safe manner at all times ; comply with all safety policies , best practices , and training ; r eport hazard s and correct where possible .

  • All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This m ay be the right job for you if:

  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with .

  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.

  • You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).

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:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members

  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed

  • Effective communication skills

  • Work both independently and with a team

  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

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) ; reliable and prompt attendance necessary

  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties

  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .

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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 [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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