Target security specialist
$43,680–$43,680 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Greet guests within 10 feet, resolve shopping issues, and end every transaction with a sincere thank you. Assess and maintain safe, secure store standards, including exterior property, while leveraging de-escalation tactics to respond to security incidents and merchandise theft recoveries. Document cases accurately in the case management system and use Target's video surveillance system to support crisis response and crowd management. Perform merchandise receipt checks at the front of store, climb ladders, and handle merchandise up to 40 pounds. Work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, adhering to all safety policies and physical security culture requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 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 all guests and other team members
- Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
- Effective communication skills
- Work both independently and with a team
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
- 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 without additional assistance from others
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks
- Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.
- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)
Desired Qualifications
- You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with
- You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success
- Open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times)
- Using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
- Crisis response, safety and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
- De-escalation as well as experience with physical security controls and culture
- Using Target's video surveillance system
- Timely and accurately documenting cases using case management systems
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