Target

TargetSecuritySpecialist

$0–0k Milltown, New Jersey, United States CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Target Security Specialist at Target. Skills: Security, Guest service, Loss prevention. Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests. Engage team members at the front of store”

What You'll Achieve.

Keep team members and guests safe and secure; Mitigate shortage risks; Prevent, investigate and resolve theft and fraud; Ensure product is available for guests; Minimize shortage in focus areas

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older, Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements, Climb up and down ladders, Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy, Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, Frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds, Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends and holidays), Regular attendance necessary

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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 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

Nice to Have

Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure, Experience in crisis response, safety and crowd 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

What You'll Do.

Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests

Engage team members at the front of store

Engage team members on the sales floor

Help guests find products

Lead physical security culture

Assess and maintain safe standards

Respond to security incidents

Document security incidents

Understand and leverage escalation tools

Provide safe and secure environment

Conduct merchandise recoveries

Provide apprehension support

Prevent theft and shortage

Perform receipt checks

Submit documentation for incidents

Train team members on protection

Train team members on audit execution

Teach and train team members on shortage focus areas

Execute shortage action plans

Provide service to guests

Demonstrate ethical conduct

Demonstrate compliance

Work in a safe manner

Identify and correct safety issues

Comply with safety policies

Comply with best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with team members; Collaborate with AP leadership

Communication Scope

Effective communication skills

Full Job Description

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $19.50 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $19.50 USD - $29.25 USD per hour. **ALL ABOUT TARGET** As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together. **ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION** Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand safe and secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest. **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 a

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