Assets Protection Team Leader - Kohler, WI

Pay range: $21.75 - $23.75 per hour (full range $21.75 - $37.00). Pay is based on labor markets, education, work experience and certifications.

Benefits:
Eligible team members receive comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, etc.), 401(k), employee discount, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays and paid vacation.

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 teams keep guests, teammates and the brand secure, manage crises, mitigate shortage risks, prevent theft and fraud, and partner with internal and external stakeholders.

• Leading a security culture and crisis response.
• Implementing daily workload priorities.
• Responding to theft incidents and preventing future theft.
• Strategic resolution of external theft and fraud.
• Partnering with store leaders on operational shortage priorities.
• Leading hourly team members, interviewing, developing and retaining talent.

• Deliver guest experience commitments to create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience.
• Ensure all team members understand, are trained and consistently deliver on Target’s guest experience commitments and operations.
• Observe and provide feedback, hold team members accountable and recognize great moments.
• Review metrics to identify opportunities, improve and align the team.
• Support total store sales and increase profitability by ensuring products are in stock.
• Influence and validate physical security and safety processes; participate in store response and emergency crisis situations.
• Educate teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures.
• Develop, coach and lead team members to elevate their skills.
• Anticipate staffing needs and support talent planning.
• Identify theft and shortage trends.
• Assist leaders in reducing shortage risks.
• Work schedule aligned with guest and business needs; adjust as required.
• Own prevention, identification and resolution of external theft incidents.
• Initiate, investigate and resolve internal investigations.
• Educate store leadership on merchandise protection best practice.
• Implement operational changes as directed.
• Order merchandise protection devices and manage budget.
• Communicate AP priorities to the team and stakeholders.
• Build trust and accountability with leaders.
• Maintain relationships with district and law enforcement.
• Ensure teams maintain Target’s reputation.
• Collaborate with retail partners to enhance security for guests and teammates.
• Recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team.
• Support onboarding and learning.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct and compliance.
• Maintain all required training.
• Serve as first responder for in‑store safety incidents.
• Lead and demonstrate a culture of best practices.
• Demonstrate inclusivity.
• Lead a safety culture through modeling safe behaviors.
• Execute safety program management routines.
• Participate in legal proceedings as necessary.
• Support merchandise protection strategies store‑wide.
• Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• You enjoy interacting and helping others.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active, physically demanding role.
• You are open to a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and peak times.

• Minimum 18 years old or older.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position.
• Previous retail and/or loss prevention experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Effective communication skills.

• Access all building areas to respond to issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports and information.
• Climb up and down ladders.
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with policy.
• Handle merchandise efficiently and safely; may lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible and reliable schedule; maintain mobile during shift.

Information about benefits eligibility can be found on Target’s benefits page.

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact candidate.acc Non‑accommodation requests will not be addressed through this channel.