Store Assets Protection Executive Intern (Store Loss Prevention Leadership Intern) - Florida (Starting Summer 2025)​

$47,320 - $53,560/Yr

Target - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Intern

Jacksonville, FL

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As an AP Executive Intern at Target, you will gain a valuable and realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection role, which is akin to an Assistant Store Manager - Assets Protection. This internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in managing a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests while meeting the financial goals of shortage and profitability within a Target store. Throughout the summer program, you will work closely with a mentor, learning about the Assets Protection (AP) business area and other team functions within our stores. Your role will involve leading a culture of physical security and safety, responding to crisis events, investigating and resolving theft, and educating team members on operational shortage priorities. You will be expected to take initiative in learning how to be an AP leader, actively participating in training activities, and demonstrating a commitment to Target's expectations of leaders. This includes providing new ideas and solutions to business opportunities, managing the identification and resolution of internal investigations, and supporting the recruitment and talent management of hourly team members and leaders. A typical day as an AP Executive Intern will include a variety of responsibilities, such as influencing a safe and secure culture, driving physical security processes, educating store teams on emergency preparedness, and identifying shortage risks. You will also be responsible for supporting the prevention and resolution of external theft incidents and investigations, all while working a flexible schedule that aligns with guest and business needs. This internship is not just about learning; it’s about actively contributing to a team that prioritizes safety, ethical conduct, and compliance in all operations.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to manage a safe and secure culture, including crisis response and crowd management planning.
• Create strategic AP strategies and goals and deliver results through your team.
• Identify strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud, and apprehend individuals attempting to cause a loss, in accordance with Target policy.
• Manage the identification and resolution of internal investigations.
• Recruit, select, and manage talent of hourly team members and leaders.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Actively participate in internship program training activities and developmental opportunities.
• Demonstrate willingness to take risks and take on new assignments.
• Partner with store leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, and delivering timely performance feedback.
• Influence and validate a safe and secure culture by driving physical security and safety processes.
• Educate store leaders and teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures.
• Identify shortage risks in key divisions and develop tactics to reduce shortage and drive profitable sales.
• Support the identification and resolution of internal investigations.
• Identify theft and shortage trends in your store and develop proactive strategies to prevent them.
• Model the safety culture in store by recognizing safe behaviors and identifying safety hazards.

Requirements

• Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position.
• Previous retail or security experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage conflict and hold others accountable.
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Knowledge of loss prevention strategies and techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount program.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.