Target
TargetSecuritySpecialist
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“Target Security Specialist at Target. Skills: intelligence-led tactics, crisis response, safety, de-escalation, merchandise recoveries, video surveillance system. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
drive sales; meet financial goals of shortage and profitability; keep team members and guests safe and secure; prevent shortage; minimize shortage in focus areas
Industry & Context.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be at least 18 years of age or older, Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position, Learn and adapt to current technology needs, Work both independently and with a team, Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently, 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
What You'll Do.
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
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
All other duties based on business needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working collaboratively; working with a team; training team members; teaching and training team members
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills
Full Job Description
Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.75 USD per hour 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 As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same, but 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 membe
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