Target Security Specialist
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2525 4th St, Eureka,CA 95501-0823
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bility, and creative problem solving are key to success. You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times). The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything y
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bility, and creative problem solving are key to success. You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times). The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything y
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Target
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Retail / Grocery / Delivery
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ble accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $20.25 USD per hour
ALL 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.
Learn more about Target here.
ALL
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
guest
.
They also build relationships inside and outside of Target
,
including store leaders
and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.
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 and experience of
:
U
sing intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure
C
risis response,
safety
and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members
D
e-escalation as well as experience
with physical security controls and culture
Using
Target's video surveillance system
T
imely and accurately
document
ing
cases
using
case management system
s
As a
Target
Security
Specialist
,
no two days
are ever the same, but a typical day will
most likely include
the following responsibilities:
Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
Greet:
10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
4ft: greet the guest, smile and
initiate
a warm, helpful interaction
Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
Actively support team efforts and
assist
peers in other areas while
maintaining
a positive and respectful attitude
Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
Promote
a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and
maintaining
safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property
.
R
espond to and accurat
ely document security incidents
in a timely manner
.
Appropriately
respond to
guest issues
to
provide a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests
.
Leverage
d
e-
e
scalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store
.
Conduct merchandise
theft
recoveries and provide
theft
apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP polic
ies
.
Prevent theft and shortage at the front of
store
by performing
merchandise
receipt checks
while
adhering to AP
policies, as
well as recognizing and communicating trends
.
Submit
appropriate documentation
in the
case management
system
for all incidents following
AP policy and procedures
.
Understand
and appropriately use
Target's video surveillance system
.
D
emonstrate a culture of ethical conduct,
safety
and compliance
.
Work in a safe manner
at all times
;
comply with
all safety policies
,
best practices
, and training; report hazards and correct where possible
.
All other duties
based
on business needs
.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This m
ay
be the right job for you if:
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.
You are open to
working
a flexible work schedule with varying hours,
days
or shifts (including nights, weekends,
holidays
and other peak shopping times).
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a
Target
Security
Specialist
.
But
,
there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
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
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics
that
we expect:
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 oth
ers
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)
Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at
https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits
.
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.
Benefits Eligibility
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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