Target
TargetSecuritySpecialist
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“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.
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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