Target
Retail
AssetsProtectionTeamLeader
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“Assets Protection Team Leader at Target. Skills: Assets Protection, Team leadership, Loss prevention, Crisis management. Lead a security culture. Implement AP workload priorities”
What You'll Achieve.
Protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks; Prevent theft and fraud; Ensure product is available for guests; Deliver on goals; Improve metrics; Elevate guest experience; Support total store sales; Increase profitability; Reduce shortage; Drive profitable sales
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solving
Physically demanding role, Open to working a variable work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts and other peak shopping times), Access all areas of the building, Climb up and down ladders, Apprehend subjects, Frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds, Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be at least 18 years old or older, 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, 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, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without additional assistance from others, Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary, Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)
Nice to Have
Previous retail and/or loss prevention experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead a security culture
Implement AP workload priorities
Respond to theft incidents
Resolve external theft and fraud
Apprehend individuals
Partner with store leaders
Lead a team of hourly members
Deliver guest experience commitments
Ensure team understands guest experience
Provide feedback to team members
Review outcome metrics
Support total store sales
Increase profitability
Welcome and engage guests
Influence physical security
Participate in store response
Create security plans
Educate teams on emergency preparedness
Develop and coach team members
Anticipate staffing needs
Identify theft and shortage trends
Identify shortage risks
Develop tactics to reduce shortage
Work a schedule aligning to needs
Develop team schedules
Own prevention of external theft
Resolve theft incidents
Conduct apprehensions
Initiate internal investigations
Educate store leadership on best practices
Implement operational changes
Support education on shortage priorities
Order merchandise protection devices
Review and manage budget
Communicate AP priorities
Build trust and accountability
Maintain relationships
Ensure team maintains reputation
Collaborate with retail partners
Analyze industry trends
Evaluate and recommend candidates
Develop a guest-centric team
Support team onboarding
Close knowledge and skill gaps
Demonstrate ethical conduct
Hold team accountable to expectations
Maintain all required training
Serve as first responder for safety incidents
Lead and demonstrate safety culture
Identify and correct hazards
Assist with incident response
Report and investigate injuries
Execute safety program management routines
Participate in legal proceedings
Model execution of physical security processes
Support merchandise protection strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with store business leaders on operational shortage priorities; 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; Collaborate with retail organization partners to analyze industry trends and enhance security for guests and team members; Support your direct leader to educate and support store teams on operational shortage priorities; Partner with key partners on merchandise protection best practice and audit execution; 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; Collaborate with retail organization partners to analyze industry trends and enhance security for guests and team members; Support team onboarding and learning, and close knowledge and skill gaps through training and experience; Hold team members accountable to expectations set by your direct leader; Lead and demonstrate a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards in partnership with store leaders, holding team accountable to following safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting/investigating injuries timely and accurately
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills
Full Job Description
The starting pay range for this position per hour is $22.25 - $24.25. The full pay range for this position per hour is $22.25 - $37.80 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. 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. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at [https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits](https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits). **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. [ _Learn more about Target here._](https://corporate.target.com/about) **ALL ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION ** 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. **At Target , we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Assets Protection Team Leader can provide you with the skills and experience of:** * Leading a security culture, including crisis response, a strong safety environment and crow
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