Security Specialist

Target

Target Security Specialist ensuring safety and security of guests while providing helpful service. Engaging with community and maintaining a secure retail environment at Target.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeManteca • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by greeting guests and assisting them
Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues
Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe standards
Respond timely to security incidents and document them accurately
Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support
Prevent theft and shortage at the front of the store by performing merchandise receipt checks
Work in a safe manner at all times and comply with all safety policies and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

Merchandise Receipt ChecksTheft Apprehension SupportDocumenting Security IncidentsOperating Handheld Scanners

Soft Skills

Welcoming AttitudeTeam CollaborationIndependently Managing WorkloadComposure Under Pressure

Certifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentState or Local Licensure Requirements