Full-Time

Target Security Specialist

Posted on 1/21/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$21.75Hourly

Entry, Junior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Whitestone, Queens, NY, USA

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Requirements
  • 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
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
Desired Qualifications
  • Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited
  • Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you
  • Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing
  • You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
  • Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
  • Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
  • Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

What makes Target unique

  • Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
  • The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
  • Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts