Assets Protection Specialist

Starting pay range for this position: $23.00–$25.00 per hour. Full pay range: $23.00–$39.10 per hour.

Target offers eligible team members comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more) and programs, as well as 401(k), employee discount, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

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Assets Protection (AP) teams keep guests, team members, and the brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud to ensure product availability for guests. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law 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's video surveillance system to monitor guests and identify potential 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: 10 ft – be friendly – smile, make eye contact or wave; 4 ft – greet the guest, smile and initiate a 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 and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
• Support total store sales, guest service and increase profitability by ensuring product is in stock and available to our guests by preventing and resolving theft
• Resolve theft by using good judgement 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 – including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success
• You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other 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 other team members
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology…