
Target in Houston is hiring a Security Specialist!
ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION
Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand safe and secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, investigating and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest.
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
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- 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
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Effective communication skills
- Work both independently and with a team
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
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
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary
Interested in this role in Houston?
Thank you for sharing Tricia!