About this opportunity
Target lists this Target Security Specialist opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $18.50 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 an enthusiastic, dedicated team that 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 mitigating shortage risks in order to drive sales.
All About Assets Protection
AP teams function to provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests, and meet financial goals of shortage and profitability in a Target store. AP teams will do this by leading a physical security and safety culture and responding to crisis events, investigating and resolving theft, and creating awareness and educating team members on operational shortage priorities.
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 and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property
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
Train team members to apply merchandise protection and audit execution
Teach and train team members on operational shortage focus area opportunities as directed by AP leadership
Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership to minimize shortage in focus areas
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
All other duties based on business needs
What We Are Looking For
We might be a great match if:
Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited… We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you… That’s why we love working at Target
Stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do
You aren’t looking for a Monday‑through‑Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded
Few Skills You Should Have From The Get‑Go
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
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
Basic Requirements
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
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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Retail
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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