Assets Protection Team Leader

About the role

The Assets Protection Team Leader plays a crucial role in keeping guests, team members, and the brand secure. This role involves leading a security culture, responding to theft incidents, and managing shortages to ensure profitable sales.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and ensure consistent operations.
• Observe and provide feedback to team members, holding them accountable while recognizing their efforts.
• Review and manage area metrics to identify and address opportunities for improvement.
• Support total store sales and increase profitability by ensuring products are in stock and available to guests.
• Influence and validate physical security and safety processes during store response and emergency situations.
• Develop, coach, and lead your team members to elevate their skills and expertise.
• Anticipate staffing needs and support talent planning.
• Identify theft and shortage trends in your store and support in reducing shortages.
• Work a flexible schedule that aligns with security and theft patterns, including early morning/overnight shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Implement and follow up on operational changes as directed by your direct leader.
• Support store leadership on operational shortage priorities.
• Order merchandise protection devices and manage the allocated budget.
• Communicate AP priorities to the team and leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships inside and outside Target, including with store leaders and law enforcement.
• Ensure the store maintains Target’s reputation and collaborates with retail organization partners to enhance security.
• Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team.
• Support team onboarding and learning, and close knowledge and skill gaps through training and experience.
• Model ethical conduct and hold team members accountable to this commitment.
• Hold team members accountable to expectations set by your direct leader.

Requirements

• Must be at least 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, but not required.
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage your workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have access to all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Must be able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders.
• Must be able to apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Must be able to lift and move merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners.
• Experience in loss prevention and security.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.

Benefits

Target offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Competitive pay and flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $23.00 - $25.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $23.00 - $39.10. 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

The role requires a flexible schedule that aligns with security and theft patterns, including early morning/overnight shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.