Target
TargetSecuritySpecialist
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“Target Security Specialist at Target. Skills: Physical security, Crisis response, Theft investigation. Support sales by welcoming guests. Engage guests and team members”
What You'll Achieve.
Mitigate shortage risks; Drive sales; Meet financial goals; Prevent theft; Minimize shortage
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
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, 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 guests
Engage guests and team members
Help guests find products
Lead physical security culture
Assess and maintain safe standards
Respond to security incidents
Document security incidents
Leverage escalation tools
Conduct merchandise recoveries
Provide apprehension support
Prevent theft and shortage
Perform receipt checks
Teach operational shortage focus
Execute shortage action plans
Demonstrate ethical conduct
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team; Work with team members
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills
Full Job Description
Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.50 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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