Assets Protection Specialist

Assets Protection Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate
: $18.75 per hour.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Assets Protection (AP) teams function to keep our guests, team members and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guests. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target, including store leaders and public safety officials, inclusive of law enforcement.

• Intelligence‑led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure.
• Crisis response, safety and crowd management support.
• De‑escalation skills and experience with physical security controls.
• Use of Target's video surveillance system.
• Accurate documentation in case management systems.

• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests at the front of store.
• Promote a physical security culture by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior property.
• Respond to and accurately document security incidents in a timely manner.
• Appropriately respond to guest issues to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Leverage de‑escalation tactics and resources when responding to security incidents across the store.
• Conduct merchandise theft recoveries and provide theft apprehension support as needed, strictly adhering to AP policies.
• Prevent theft and shortage at the front of store by performing merchandise receipt checks and recognizing trends.
• Submit appropriate documentation in the case management system for all incidents following AP policy and procedures.
• Understand and appropriately use Target's video surveillance system.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• All other duties based on business needs.

• At least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established time frames.
• Climb up and down ladders.
• Apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary.
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties.
• Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.

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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 contact candidate.acc Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

March 6, 2026.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail

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