Assets Protection Specialist

Starting pay range: $24.75 – $26.75 per hour. Full pay range: $24.75 – $42.05 per hour. Pay is based on labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

For more details, visit Target’s benefits page.

About the Role

Assets Protection (AP) teams keep guests, team members, and the brand secure while leading through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring product availability for guests. The role builds relationships with store leaders and public safety officials, including law enforcement.

As an Assets Protection Specialist, you will gain skills in:

• Using surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to enhance safety and reduce shortage
• Monitoring guests and identifying theft risks via Target’s video surveillance system
• Implementing Assets Protection practices to prevent shortage
• Documenting cases effectively
• Identifying and resolving external theft, fraud, and apprehensions

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by:
  • Greeting guests within 10 feet (smile, eye contact, or wave) and 4 feet (initiate a warm interaction)
  • Helping guests find what they need or resolving issues
  • Ending every transaction with a sincere thank you
• Support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive, respectful attitude
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an inspiring experience
• Ensure product availability by preventing and resolving theft to support sales and profitability
• Resolve theft using good judgment and conducting apprehensions in shortage focus areas while adhering to AP policies
• Identify theft trends using technology, reporting, and surveillance tactics
• Prevent theft by gathering intelligence and communicating key issues
• Use video systems to monitor theft activity
• Respond to security incidents and submit documentation following AP policy
• Promote a culture of physical security and safety for team members and guests through awareness and training
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and creating equitable experiences
• Work safely, comply with safety policies, and report hazards
• Maintain positive relationships with public safety officials and law enforcement
• Participate in legal proceedings as needed to represent Target’s interests
• Perform other duties as required by business needs

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet any state or local licensure and legal requirements related to the position
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
• Ability to communicate using frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks
• Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays); work scheduled shifts and take required breaks
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements (e.g., Drive-Up, carryout)
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

This is a full-time role, but hours may fluctuate based on business needs and are not guaranteed at 40 hours per week.