Assets Protection Specialist - Glendale

Pay & Benefits

The starting hourly pay is $24.25–$26.25, with a full range of $24.25–$41.25. Pay depends on market, experience, education, and certifications. Eligible team members receive comprehensive health benefits—medical, vision, dental, life insurance—along with a 401(k), employee discount, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Target’s mission is to help families discover the joy of everyday life through shared values and culture.

The Assets Protection (AP) team safeguards guests, team members, and the brand by preventing theft, fraud, and shortages, protecting sales, and building relationships with store leaders and public safety officials.

As an Assets Protection Specialist, you will use surveillance and intelligence to keep guests and team members safe while preventing loss and supporting store sales.

• Use surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to protect team members and guests while reducing shortages.
• Monitor guests with Target’s video surveillance system to identify potential theft risks.
• Implement AP practices and routines to reduce and prevent shortage.
• Document cases properly and effectively.
• Identify strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud, including apprehension.

• Deliver an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience: greet guests, smile, and initiate warm interactions.
• Help guests find what they need, resolve issues, and ensure a smooth shopping experience.
• End each transaction with a sincere thank you.
• Support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an inspiring guest experience.
• Support total store sales and guest service by ensuring products are in stock and available through theft prevention.
• Resolve theft with good judgment, conduct apprehensions in shortage focus areas, and strictly adhere to AP policies.
• Identify theft trends by leveraging technology, reporting, and surveillance tactics.
• Prevent theft by gathering intelligence and communicating important issues.
• Use video systems to monitor theft activity.
• Respond to security incidents and submit appropriate documentation following AP policy.
• Promote a physical security and safety culture by creating awareness and training safe and secure standards.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic, and creating equitable experiences.
• Work safely at all times; comply with all safety policies, report hazards, and correct where possible.
• Maintain positive relationships with public safety officials and law enforcement.
• Participate in legal proceedings to represent Target’s interests.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet any state or local licensure and other legal requirements related to the position.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and teammates.
• Ability to communicate via multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology.
• Effective communication skills.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment while accomplishing 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 up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Operate in varying temperatures, humidity, and environmental conditions.
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.

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Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests during the job application or interview process, contact candidate.acc Non‑accommodation related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Final date to receive applications is: 08/30/2026