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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Assets Protection Specialist

Salary

$23.75 - $40.40 per hour

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Description

We are seeking an Assets Protection Specialist to join our team. As an Assets Protection Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members.

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $23.75 - $25.75. The full pay range for this position per hour is $23.75 - $40.40.

Responsibilities:

  • Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
  • Greet guests, smile, make eye contact, or wave
  • Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
  • End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • 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

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

Physical Demands:

  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance from others
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks
  • Although the role is full-time, it does not come with a guarantee of 40 hours each week. Hours will depend on the needs of the business and may fluctuate as required
  • 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)

Benefits:

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

Skills

Required

  • surveillance
  • intelligence-led tactics
  • video surveillance system
  • communication skills
  • teamwork
  • problem-solving
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