Target
AssetsProtectionTeamLeader
“Assets Protection Team Leader at Target. Skills: Lead security culture, Implement AP workload, Respond to theft incidents, Partner with leaders. Deliver guest experience commitments. Ensure team understands guest experience”
What You'll Achieve.
Mitigating shortage risks; Preventing theft and fraud; Ensure product is available for our guest; Deliver on goals; Preventing future theft; Drive profitable sales; Elevates the guest experience; Support total store sales; Increase profitability; Reduce shortage; Drive profitable sales; Support minimum standards for your store; Enhance security for guests and team members; Develop a guest-centric team
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 to respond to guest or team member issues, Climb up and down ladders, 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)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be at least 18 years old or older, High school degree or equivalent, Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position, 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, but not required
What You'll Do.
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
Anticipate staffing needs
Identify theft trends
Identify shortage risks
Develop team schedules
Own prevention of theft incidents
Resolve theft incidents
Initiate internal investigations
Educate store leadership
Implement operational changes
Support education on shortage priorities
Order merchandise protection devices
Review and manage budget
Communicate AP priorities
Build relationship with leader
Maintain relationships
Ensure team reputation
Collaborate with partners
Evaluate and recommend candidates
Support team onboarding
Demonstrate ethical conduct
Hold team accountable
Maintain required training
Serve as first responder
Execute safety program routines
Participate in legal proceedings
Model physical security execution
Support merchandise protection strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering, educating and supporting 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 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
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