Assets Protection Specialist

About the position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. The role of an Assets Protection Specialist can provide you with the skills using surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure while aiding in the reduction of shortage. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 strictly adhering to AP policies and procedures.
• 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 for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Promote a physical security and safety culture for our team members and guests by creating awareness and training safe and secure standards throughout the building.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
• 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.
• All other duties based on 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/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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short term disability.
• Long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.