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Security specialist

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Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Security Specialist in Aberdeen, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security for guests and team members. This position offers the chance to develop skills in crisis response, crowd management, and theft prevention, all while working in a fun and energetic environment. You'll be responsible for engaging with guests, documenting incidents, and leading a culture of safety and compliance. If you're looking for an active and engaging job that allows you to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support sales by welcoming guests and team members.
  • Respond to and document security incidents accurately.
  • Train team members on merchandise protection.

Skills

Effective communication skills
Crisis response
De-escalation skills
Teamwork
Independent task management
Welcoming attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance system
Industry case management systems

Job description

Security Specialist Vacancy in Aberdeen, Scotland

Target Security Specialist
Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel, and develop talent by creating growth opportunities and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

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 guests.

As a Target Security Specialist, you will gain:

  1. Skills using intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure.
  2. Experience in crisis response, safety, and crowd management.
  3. Skills in de-escalation as well as experience with recovering stolen merchandise.
  4. Ability to utilize Target's video surveillance system.
  5. Ability to properly document cases using industry case management systems.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
  1. Support sales by welcoming and engaging guests and team members.
  2. Lead a physical security culture for our team members and guests.
  3. Respond to and accurately document security incidents.
  4. Understand and leverage escalation tools for guest issues.
  5. Conduct productive merchandise recoveries and provide apprehension support.
  6. Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store.
  7. Submit appropriate documentation for all incidents.
  8. Understand and appropriately use the video system.
  9. Train team members on merchandise protection.
  10. Execute shortage action plans set by AP leadership.
  11. Model working safely while maintaining a clean store.
  12. Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest.
  13. Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
  14. All other duties based on business needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if:
  1. Working in a fun and energetic environment excites you.
  2. Providing excellent service to our guests is important to you.
  3. Stocking, setting, and selling Target products sounds appealing.
  4. You are looking for a job that is active and engaging.

Skills Required:
  1. Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  2. High school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements.
  4. Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
  5. Effective communication skills.
  6. Ability to work both independently and with a team.
  7. Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.

Additional Expectations:
  1. Climb up and down ladders.
  2. Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
  3. Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely.
  4. Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) is necessary.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Supply Chain Facility or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
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