Target Security Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
About Target
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.
About Assets Protection
Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team, and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guests. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.
About the Role
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 provides you with the skills and experience of using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure, managing crisis response and crowd management, and utilizing de-escalation techniques alongside physical security controls.
As a Target Security Specialist, no two days are ever the same. You will create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues to ensure a smooth shopping journey. Your day will involve promoting a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe standards throughout the store and exterior property. You will respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner, leveraging de-escalation tactics when necessary. Additionally, you will conduct merchandise theft recoveries, perform receipt checks to prevent shortage, and utilize Target's video surveillance system to maintain a safe environment.
Hiring Process
Target will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process due to a disability, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Equal Opportunity
Target is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
Firestone Park, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide apprehension support in accordance with policy
- check_circlePrevent theft by performing merchandise receipt checks and communicating trends
- check_circleRespond to security incidents using de-escalation tactics and physical security controls
- check_circleDocument security incidents and cases accurately using case management systems
- check_circleAssess and maintain safe and secure standards throughout the store and exterior property
- check_circleLift and move merchandise up to 40 pounds while adhering to safety policies
- check_circleOperate video surveillance systems to monitor store safety and security
- check_circleGreet guests and assist them in finding products to ensure a smooth shopping experience
Requirements
- verifiedMust be at least 18 years of age
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedMeet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements
- verifiedAbility to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners
- verifiedAbility to lift or move merchandise up to 40 pounds
- verifiedAbility to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift
