Target
TargetSecuritySpecialist
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“Target Security Specialist at Target. Skills: Security, Guest service, Loss prevention. Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests. Lead a physical security culture”
What You'll Achieve.
Mitigate shortage risks; Drive sales; Keep guests, team and brand safe and secure; Lead through crisis events; Protect profitable sales; Prevent, investigate and resolve theft and fraud; Ensure product is available for guests; 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, Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position, 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, 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
What You'll Do.
Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests
Lead a physical security culture
Assess and maintain safe and secure standards
Respond to and accurately document security incidents
Understand and leverage escalation tools
Conduct productive merchandise recoveries
Provide apprehension support
Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store
Perform receipt checks
Submit appropriate documentation in the system
Understand and appropriately use the video system
Train team members to apply merchandise protection
Train team members on operational shortage focus
Execute shortage action plans
Maintain a clean store
Provide service and a shopping experience
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with team members; Collaborative and guest-obsessed team
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills
Full Job Description
Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $21.50 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 a dedicated team that cares, grows, and wins together. A team that is inclusive, makes connections, and 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** 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 are looking for in-store and online * Lead a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing
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