Security Specialist

2 days ago

Santa Barbara, California, United States Target Full time
About Target

Target is a Fortune 50 company with over 400,000 team members worldwide, operating as one of America's leading retailers. Our mission is to help all families discover the joy of everyday life by providing a unique and personalized shopping experience. We prioritize relationships, fuel growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team.

About the Role

The Security Specialist role is a critical part of our Assets Protection team, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our guests, team members, and brand. This role requires a unique blend of skills, including crisis response, safety, and crowd management, as well as de-escalation techniques and merchandise recovery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members at the front of store
  • Lead a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store
  • Respond to and accurately document security incidents
  • Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests
  • Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures and AP leadership guidance
  • Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing receipt checks for exposed high-dollar merchandise
  • Submit appropriate documentation in the system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures
  • Understand and appropriately use the video system
  • Model working safely while maintaining a clean store for guests and team members
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
Requirements
  • 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
  • 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
What We Offer

Target offers a competitive benefits package, including financial and education benefits, as well as well-being and beyond benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance with the application process, please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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