Assets Protection Specialist

Overview

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $26.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $40.80. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets and, in some instances, education, work experience and certifications.

In addition to pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member with benefits to help you and your family. Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short term and long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

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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.

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.

At Target, we believe in team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Assets Protection Specialist can provide you with the skills and experience of:

• 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 guests (10ft: be friendly – smile, eye contact; 4ft: greet, smile, and initiate a warm, helpful interaction)
• Help guests find what they need and resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience
• End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
• Actively support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive 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 adhering to AP policies
• 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 following AP policy and procedures
• Promote a physical security and safety culture by creating awareness and training safe standards
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful
• Work in a safe manner; comply with safety policies 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

This may be the right job for you if:

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High school…