Assets Protection Specialist- Denton, TX

Pay range per hour: $22.00 – $37.40. Pay is based on several factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, offering comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more) and programs for you and your family. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits at

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

Assets Protection (AP) teams keep our guests, team members, and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring product availability. They build relationships inside and outside Target, including store leaders and public safety officials.

• Skills using surveillance and intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure while reducing shortages

• Ability to use Target's video surveillance system to monitor guests and identify potential theft risks

• Ability to implement Target's Assets Protection practices and routines to reduce and prevent shortage

• Ability to properly and effectively document cases

• Experience identifying strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud, and apprehension

• Support total store sales, guest service, and increase profitability by ensuring product is in stock and available to guests by preventing and resolving theft.
• Resolve theft by using good judgment and conducting apprehensions in shortage focus areas while strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures.
• Identify theft trends by leveraging technology, reporting, and surveillance tactics.
• Prevent theft by gathering intelligence and communicating important issues.
• Understand and appropriately use video systems to monitor theft activity.
• Respond to security incidents and submit appropriate documentation for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Promote a physical security and safety culture for our team members and guests by creating awareness and training safe and secure standards throughout the building.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• Maintain positive work relationships with public safety officials and law enforcement.
• Participate in legal proceedings as necessary to represent Target’s interests.
• All other duties based on business needs.

• You enjoy interacting and helping others—guests and team members alike.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active, and physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key.
• You are open to working a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times).

• 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 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 time frames.

• Climb up and down ladders.
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays); regular and…