Assets Protection Specialist

About the role

The Assets Protection Specialist plays a crucial role in keeping guests, team members, and the brand secure. This position focuses on reducing shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring product availability for guests.

Responsibilities

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues.
• Use surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure.
• Monitor guests and identify potential theft risks using Target's video surveillance system.
• Implement Target's Assets Protection practices and routines to reduce and prevent shortage.
• Properly and effectively document cases.
• Identify strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud, and apprehend subjects.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 equipment as directed
• Effective communication skills
• Work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds without additional assistance from others
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays)
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

Skills

• Interacting and helping others
• Fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role
• Teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving

Benefits

Target offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

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Pay

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $27.00 - $29.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $27.00 - $45.90. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

Schedule

This role requires a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.