Assets Protection Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-08
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Security
Loss Prevention -
Retail
Loss Prevention
The starting pay range for this position per hour is $24.25 - $26.25. The full pay range for this position per hour is $24.25 - $41.25
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.
These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
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Assets Protection (AP) teams function tokeep our guests, team and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud to ensureproductisavailable for ourguest.
They alsobuild relationships inside and outside of Target,including store leadersandpublic safety officials,inclusive oflaw enforcement.
Using surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure while aiding in the reduction of shortage
Using Target’svideo surveillance systemtomonitorguests andidentifypotential theft risks
Implementing Target’s Assets Protection practices and routines to reduce and prevent shortage
Properly and effectively documenting cases
Identifying strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud, and apprehension
Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
Greet:
10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
4ft: greet the guest, smile andinitiatea warm, helpful interaction
Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
Actively support team efforts andassistpeers in other areas whilemaintaininga positive and respectful attitude
Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
Support total store sales, guestserviceandincrease profitability by ensuring product is in stock and available toourguestsby preventing and resolving theft
Resolve theft by using good judgement and conducting apprehensions in shortage focus areas while strictly adhering toAPpoliciesand procedures
Identify theft trends byleveragingtechnology,reporting and surveillance tactics
Prevent theft by gathering intelligence and communicating important issues
Understand and appropriatelyusevideosystemstomonitortheft activity
Respond to security incidents andsubmitappropriate documentation for all incidents followingAPpolicy and procedures
Promotea 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 creatingequitableexperiences
Work in a safe mannerat all times;comply withall safety policies,best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible
Maintain positive work relationships with public safety officials andlaw enforcement
Participate in legal proceedings as necessary to represent
Target’s interestsAll otherdutiesbasedon business needs
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