Assets Protection Specialist

3065 Atlanta Hwy, Athens,GA 30606-3334CompetitiveVariable0 applicants

About this role

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $21.00 - $23.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $21.00 - $35.70

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

.

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.

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

b

uild relationships inside and outside of Target

,

including store leaders

and

public safety officials,

inclusive of

law enforcement.

At Target

,

we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Assets Protection Specialist can provide you with the

skills and experience of

:

U

s

ing surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure while aiding in the reduction of shortage

U

s

ing

Target's

video surveillance system

to

monitor

guests and

identify

potential theft risks

I

mplement

ing

Target's Assets Protection practices and routines to reduce and prevent shortage

P

r

operly and effectively document

ing

cases

I

dentifying

strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud, and apprehension

As an

Assets Protection Specialist

,

no two days

are ever the same, but a typical day will

most likely include

the following responsibilities:

Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:

Greet:

10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave

4ft: greet the guest, smile and

initiate

a warm, helpful interaction

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 pre

venting

a

nd resolving

theft

.

Resolve theft by using good judgement and conducting

apprehensions

in

shortage

focus areas while strictly

adhering to

AP

polic

ies

and procedures

.

Identify

theft trends by

leveraging

technology,

rep

orting

and surveillance tactics

.

Prevent theft by gathering intelligence and communicating

important issues

.

Understand and appropriately

use

video

system

s

to

monitor

theft activity

.

Respond to security incidents and

s

ubmit

appropriate documentation

for all incid

ents 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 st

andards 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.

All other

Responsibilities

  • based
  • on business needs
  • .

Requirements

  • This m
  • ay
  • be the right job for you if:
  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that
  • shop
  • our store and fellow team members you work with
  • .
  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly
  • active
  • and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
  • You are open to
  • working
  • a flexible work schedule with varying hours,
  • days
  • or shifts (including nights, weekends,
  • holidays
  • and other peak shopping times).
  • The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be
  • an
  • Assets Protection Specialist
  • .
  • But
  • ,
  • there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
  • 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 requi
  • rements 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
  • We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect
  • :
  • 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
  • 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 Eligibility
  • Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C
  • 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, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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Job Details

Posted28 April 2026
Closes28 May 2026
Job TypeVariable

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