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Assets Protection Team Leader
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Target .
The pay range per hour is $21.25 - $36.15. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets, education, work experience and certifications. Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, providing comprehensive health benefits and programs to help you and your family. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays and paid vacation. For more information, visit the Target benefits page.
All About Target Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.
All About Assets Protection The Assets Protection (AP) teams keep our guests, team members, and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring products are available for our guests. They build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, and law enforcement.
Skills
Lead a security culture, including crisis response, a strong safety environment and crowd‑management planning, providing support to both guests and team members.
Implement daily/weekly AP workload priorities to support business priorities and deliver on goals.
Respond to external and internal theft incidents and prevent future theft.
Implement strategic resolutions for external theft and fraud and apprehend individuals attempting to cause loss, in accordance with Target policy and leadership’s guidance.
Partner with, educate and support store business leaders on operational shortage priorities.
Lead a team of hourly team members; leverage skills in interviewing, developing, evaluating and retaining talent.
Responsibilities
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; participate in store response and emergency crisis situations; create security plans for in‑store events.
Support your leader in educating teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures.
Develop, coach and lead your team members to elevate their skills and expertise, per direction from your leader.
Anticipate staffing needs and support your leader to effectively talent plan around a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
Identify theft and shortage trends in your store.
Identify shortage risks in key areas and support your leader and leaders across the store to develop tactics that reduce shortage and drive profitable sales.
Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs based on security and theft patterns (including early morning/overnight shifts, evening and weekends).
Develop team schedules and adjust based on security and theft trends with leader validation.
Own the prevention (inclusive of merchandise protection budgeting), identification and resolution of external theft incidents.
Initiate, investigate and resolve internal investigations as directed by AP leader.
Educate store leadership on merchandise protection best practice and audit execution.
Implement and follow up on any operational changes as directed by your leader.
Support your leader to educate and support store teams on operational shortage priorities.
Order merchandise protection devices as needed and manage the allocated budget.
Communicate AP priorities to the team, peers and leadership.
Build a relationship of trust and accountability with your leader and Store Director.
Maintain relationships inside and outside Target, including district and store leaders and law enforcement.
Ensure our teams and tactics maintain Target’s reputation.
Collaborate with retail organization partners to analyze industry trends and enhance security for guests and team members.
Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team.
Support team onboarding and learning; close knowledge and skill gaps through training and experience.
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable.
Serve as first responder for in‑store safety incidents and execute Target’s procedures.
Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices – onboard, coach, and interact with the team.
Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
Lead a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards in partnership with store leaders.
Execute safety program management routines such as Monthly Safety Meetings and Observations.
Participate in legal proceedings as necessary to represent Target’s interests.
Support merchandise protection strategies across the total store.
Model creating a welcoming experience by greeting guests and engaging them in a helpful way.
Lead by thanking guests and letting them know we’re happy they chose Target.
Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
Perform all other duties based on business needs.
What We Are Looking For
You enjoy interacting and helping others – including guests and fellow team members.
You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility and creative problem solving are key.
You are open to a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends and holidays).
Requirements
Age 18 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.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Manage your workload and prioritize tasks independently.
Welcoming and helpful attitude.
Effective communication skills.
Additional Requirements
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
Interpret instructions, reports and information.
Climb up and down ladders.
Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely; lift up to 40 pounds.
Work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays) with reliable attendance.
Remain mobile for the duration of the scheduled shift.
Benefits Eligibility For information about benefits eligibility for this role, please visit
Benefits Eligibility .
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non‑accommodation‑related requests will not be addressed through this channel.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level Employment type:
Part‑time Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries:
Retail
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Assets Protection Team Leader
role at
Target .
The pay range per hour is $21.25 - $36.15. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets, education, work experience and certifications. Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, providing comprehensive health benefits and programs to help you and your family. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays and paid vacation. For more information, visit the Target benefits page.
All About Target Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.
All About Assets Protection The Assets Protection (AP) teams keep our guests, team members, and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing theft and fraud, and ensuring products are available for our guests. They build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, and law enforcement.
Skills
Lead a security culture, including crisis response, a strong safety environment and crowd‑management planning, providing support to both guests and team members.
Implement daily/weekly AP workload priorities to support business priorities and deliver on goals.
Respond to external and internal theft incidents and prevent future theft.
Implement strategic resolutions for external theft and fraud and apprehend individuals attempting to cause loss, in accordance with Target policy and leadership’s guidance.
Partner with, educate and support store business leaders on operational shortage priorities.
Lead a team of hourly team members; leverage skills in interviewing, developing, evaluating and retaining talent.
Responsibilities
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; participate in store response and emergency crisis situations; create security plans for in‑store events.
Support your leader in educating teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures.
Develop, coach and lead your team members to elevate their skills and expertise, per direction from your leader.
Anticipate staffing needs and support your leader to effectively talent plan around a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
Identify theft and shortage trends in your store.
Identify shortage risks in key areas and support your leader and leaders across the store to develop tactics that reduce shortage and drive profitable sales.
Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs based on security and theft patterns (including early morning/overnight shifts, evening and weekends).
Develop team schedules and adjust based on security and theft trends with leader validation.
Own the prevention (inclusive of merchandise protection budgeting), identification and resolution of external theft incidents.
Initiate, investigate and resolve internal investigations as directed by AP leader.
Educate store leadership on merchandise protection best practice and audit execution.
Implement and follow up on any operational changes as directed by your leader.
Support your leader to educate and support store teams on operational shortage priorities.
Order merchandise protection devices as needed and manage the allocated budget.
Communicate AP priorities to the team, peers and leadership.
Build a relationship of trust and accountability with your leader and Store Director.
Maintain relationships inside and outside Target, including district and store leaders and law enforcement.
Ensure our teams and tactics maintain Target’s reputation.
Collaborate with retail organization partners to analyze industry trends and enhance security for guests and team members.
Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team.
Support team onboarding and learning; close knowledge and skill gaps through training and experience.
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable.
Serve as first responder for in‑store safety incidents and execute Target’s procedures.
Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices – onboard, coach, and interact with the team.
Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
Lead a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards in partnership with store leaders.
Execute safety program management routines such as Monthly Safety Meetings and Observations.
Participate in legal proceedings as necessary to represent Target’s interests.
Support merchandise protection strategies across the total store.
Model creating a welcoming experience by greeting guests and engaging them in a helpful way.
Lead by thanking guests and letting them know we’re happy they chose Target.
Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
Perform all other duties based on business needs.
What We Are Looking For
You enjoy interacting and helping others – including guests and fellow team members.
You thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility and creative problem solving are key.
You are open to a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends and holidays).
Requirements
Age 18 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.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Manage your workload and prioritize tasks independently.
Welcoming and helpful attitude.
Effective communication skills.
Additional Requirements
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
Interpret instructions, reports and information.
Climb up and down ladders.
Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely; lift up to 40 pounds.
Work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays) with reliable attendance.
Remain mobile for the duration of the scheduled shift.
Benefits Eligibility For information about benefits eligibility for this role, please visit
Benefits Eligibility .
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non‑accommodation‑related requests will not be addressed through this channel.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level Employment type:
Part‑time Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries:
Retail
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Target by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr