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    "jobDescription": "The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $19.75 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $19.75 USD - $29.65 USD per hour.<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><div><div><p><b><span>ALL ABOUT TARGET</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. </span></span><a href=\"https://corporate.target.com/about\" target=\"_blank\"><span><u><span>Learn more about Target here.</span></u></span></a><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Assets Protection (</span><span>AP</span><span>)</span><span> </span><span>teams</span><span> </span><span>function to </span><span>keep our guests, team and brand</span><span> secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing,</span><span> </span><span>and resolving</span><span> theft and fraud to ensure </span><span>product is</span><span> available for our </span><span>guest</span><span>. </span></span><span><span>They also b</span><span>uild relationships inside and outside of Target</span><span>,</span><span> including store </span><span>leaders </span><span>and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>At Target</span><span>,</span><span> 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:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in crisis response, </span><span>safety</span><span> and crowd management; providing support to both guests and team members</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Skills in de-escalation as well as experience </span><span>with physical security cont</span><span>rols and culture</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to </span><span>utilize</span><span> Target&#39;s </span><span>video surveillance system</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to</span><span> </span><span>timely</span><span> </span><span>and </span><span>accurately</span><span> </span><span>document cases </span><span>using</span><span> </span><span>case management system</span><span>s</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>As a </span><span>Target </span><span>Security </span><span>Specialist</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>no two days</span><span> are ever the same, but a typical day will </span><span>most likely include</span><span> the following responsibilities:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests</span></span><span><span> </span><span>at the front of </span><span>store</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Promote</span><span> a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>R</span><span>espond to and accurat</span><span>ely document security incidents</span><span> </span><span>in a</span><span> timely manner</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Appropriately</span><span> </span><span>respond to </span><span>guest issues </span><span>to</span><span> provide a safe </span><span>and</span><span> secure environment for our team members and guests</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Leverage </span><span>d</span><span>e-</span><span>e</span><span>scalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Conduct</span><span> merchandise</span><span> </span><span>theft </span><span>recoveries and provide</span><span> </span><span>theft</span><span> </span><span>apprehension support as needed, </span><span>strictly adhering to AP polic</span><span>ies</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Prevent the</span><span>ft and shortage at the front of store</span><span> by performing </span><span>merchandise </span><span>receipt checks</span><span> while</span><span> </span><span>adhering to AP </span></span><span><span>policies, as</span><span> well as recognizing and communicating trends</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Submit </span><span>appropriate docu</span><span>mentation</span><span> </span><span>in the</span><span> case management</span><span> system </span><span>for all incidents following </span><span>AP policy and procedures</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understand </span><span>and appropriately use </span><span>Target&#39;s </span><span>video surveillance system</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>D</span><span>emonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, </span><span>safety</span><span> an</span><span>d compliance</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work in a safe manner at all times</span><span>;</span><span> </span><span>comply with</span><span> all safety policies</span><span>, </span><span>best practices</span><span>, and training</span><span>; r</span><span>eport hazard</span><span>s and correct where possible</span></span><span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>All other duties based on business needs</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>This m</span><span>ay</span><span> be the right job for you if:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that </span><span>shop</span><span> our store and fellow team members you work with</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>You thrive in a fast-moving, highly </span><span>active</span><span> and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, </span><span>days</span><span> or shifts (including nights, weekends, </span><span>holidays</span><span> and other peak shopping times).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a </span><span>Target </span><span>Security </span><span>Specialist</span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>But</span><span>,</span><span> there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be at least 18 years of age or older</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High school diploma or equivalent</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Welcoming and helpful attitude toward</span><span> all</span><span> guests and other team members</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and </span><span>operate</span><span> handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as </span><span>directed</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Effective communication skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work both independently and with a team</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Capability to </span><span>remain</span><span> focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and </span><span>accomplish</span><span> multiple tasks within established </span><span>timeframes</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>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: </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Climb up and down ladders</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Apprehend subjects </span><span>in accordance with</span><span> company policy </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Scan, </span><span>handle</span><span> and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including </span><span>frequently</span><span> lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, </span><span>weekends</span><span> and holidays)</span><span>; reliable and prompt</span><span> attendance necessary</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to </span><span>remain</span><span> mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><p></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\">Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at <a href=\"https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class=\"WLM0\">https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>.</p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Benefits Eligibility</b></p>Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A  |  Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</b></p><p></p><p><span>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 candidate.accommodations&#64;HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  </span></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p>",
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