June 28, 2019

Assets Protection Team Leader, Target - Bridgeport

 Responsibilities:

  • Know your role in supporting total store sales and increase profitability by ensuring product is in stock and available to our guests.
  • Lead, influence and validate physical security and safety processes; lead store response and emergency crisis situations; create plans for in-store events.
  • Educate teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures.
  • Develop, coach and lead your team to elevate the skills and expertise of the team .
  • Anticipate staffing needs and partner with your leader to effectively talent plan.
  • Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Identify theft and shortage trends in your store.
  • Identify shortage risks in key divisions and work with other leaders to develop tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales.
  • Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs based on safe and secure and theft patterns (this includes early morning/overnight shifts, evening and weekends).
  • Develop schedules and deploy resources based on safe and secure and theft trends.
  • Own the prevention, identification and resolution of external theft incidents.
  • Support internal investigations led by an AP executive leader in your market and/or your leader.
  • Plan and follow-up on operational change.
  • Educate and support store teams on operational shortage priorities.
  • Communicate, influence and educate AP priorities to the team, peers and leadership.
  • Build a strong partnership with the Store Director.
  • Lead and model the safety culture in store by recognizing safe behaviors and identifying and resolving safety hazards and unsafe behaviors; investigate injuries that occur to determine root cause and resolved through appropriate action plans and partnerships.
  • Execute strategies led by your business partner to deliver business results while prioritizing the guest experience.
  • Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team.
  • Lead team onboarding and learning.
  • Close knowledge and skill gaps through training and experiences.
  • Establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations.
  • Maintain all necessary training.
  • Act as first responder for in-store incidents (e.g., security, weather, etc.).
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest.
  • Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way.
  • All other duties based on business needs.

Requirements: 

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Previous retail and/or loss prevention experience preferred, but not required
  • Lead and hold others accountable
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude
  • Effective communication skills

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