Security Specialist jobs in Gary, IN

Security Specialist administers, coordinates, and evaluates security programs that support the strategy, policies, and standards established for the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources. Being a Security Specialist coordinates any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job candidates with applicable entities. Assists with the development of training, education programs, and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is prepared for potential security issues, crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Additionally, Security Specialist monitors communications and stays informed about local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. May coordinate or assist with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Security Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Security Specialist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Target Security Specialist
  • TARGET
  • Saint John, IN OTHER
  • ALL ABOUT TARGET

    Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

    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
    • Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
    • All other duties based on business needs

    WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    We might be a great match if:

    • Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
    • Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target
    • Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do
    • You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded

    The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Target Security Specialist. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

    • 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 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

    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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Target Security Specialist
  • TARGET
  • Valparaiso, IN OTHER
  • Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $17.50 USD per hourALL ABOUT TARGETWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Security officer
  • DSI Security
  • Portage, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Security Officer (Illinois Area Branch) Portage, IN, United States of America Overview You gain more than just a paycheck when you are employed with DSI. From our biggest clients to ou...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Security Officer
  • Weiser Security
  • University Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • Reports to: Branch Manager or Account ManagerJob Summary: This position is under the direct supervision of the Account Manager or Branch Manager and is responsible for protection, safeguarding, and se...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Security Technician
  • Koorsen Fire & Security
  • Merrillville, IN FULL_TIME
  • Becoming the leader in the fire and security industry takes talent-yours. We are looking for an experienced Security Technician in the Merrillville, IN., area to join our best-of-the-best team as we d...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Security guard
  • Good Guard Security
  • Michigan, IN FULL_TIME
  • As a Fire Watch Guard you will : Act swiftly and decisively in the event of a fire or emergency situation, following established protocols to evacuate personnel, coordinate with emergency services, an...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Cloud Security Engineer
  • TAG - The Aspen Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SAP ETD FULLY REMOTE SAP ETD/SAP Security Specialist User-Facing Role
  • Medical Tech Company Focused on Improving Healthcare Outcomes
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Exceptional communication skills required. Direct Hire, Permanent Role. Join our team an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer
  • Viliving
  • Glenview, IL
  • **Security Officer** Category Resident Services Job Type Full-time Glenview, Illinois **Job Id** 22-1026 JOB DESCRIPTION...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Canine Handler
  • Global K9 Protection Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking to identify qualified candidates to fill Full-Time (Hourly) 3PK9 Explosiv...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Identity & Access Management Security Specialist
  • Accenture
  • Chicago, IL
  • We Are Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond, and recover along with all points of th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT Security Specialist (IAM experience with Ping)
  • HexaQuEST Global
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job description Identity and Access management (IAM) operations team is accountable for the successful delivery of all o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer
  • restoring the path
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for an unarmed security guard for Monday through Friday 1:30 to 7;30 pm at $25.0...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer
  • Albertsons
  • Skokie, IL
  • Job Description A Day in the Life: As the Asset Protection Specialist, no one day is ever the same! You are focused on p...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park and borders southern Lake Michigan. Gary was named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, who was the founding chairman of the United States Steel Corporation. The city is known for its large steel mills, and as the birthplace of the Jackson 5 music group. The population of Gary was 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana. It was a prosperous city from the 1920s through the mid-1960s due to its booming ...
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Income Estimation for Security Specialist jobs
$55,874 to $84,239
Gary, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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