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Target

Field Investigator

Target

. Ensure the protection of Target team members, physical assets, and corporate facilities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeTaunton • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail assets protection and loss prevention, with a strong focus on theft investigation tactics, relationship building with law enforcement, and effective communication. Proven ability to lead complex investigations and drive change in high-intensity environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Retail Assets ProtectionTheft Investigation TacticsOrganized Retail Crime PreventionCCTV/DVR Systems KnowledgeInterpersonal Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Theft InvestigationLoss PreventionCriminal Justice ExperienceTrend AnalysisInterviewing Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsOutstanding Communication SkillsSolution-Based MindsetAbility to Adapt to ChangeComposure in High-Intensity Situations
Tools & Technologies
CCTV SystemsDVR Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
4-Year Degree or Equivalent ExperienceState or Local Licensure Requirements
Industry Keywords
Theft PreventionOrganized Retail CrimeInternal InvestigationsExternal InvestigationsPartnerships with Law Enforcement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure the protection of Target team members, physical assets, and corporate facilities
  • Increase profitability by resolving theft and reducing shortage
  • Support theft and shortage prevention and resolution to keep products in stock
  • Lead and close complex market or regional theft cases, including Organized Retail Crime, fraud, brand, and reputational issues
  • Develop and investigate major organized external and internal cases using prevention, detection, investigation, resolution, and recovery methods
  • Lead cases requiring specialized investigative tactics and internal investigations involving store management and AP cases
  • Build partnerships with industry organizations and benchmark competitors for relevant trends and initiatives
  • Support and consult business partners on external and store-level internal investigations
  • Provide hands-on training in investigative tactics and coach field and store leaders on investigative interview tactics
  • Develop relationships with law enforcement agencies and act as a liaison with law enforcement and the retail industry
  • Partner with law enforcement, HQ, field, and store AP teams on investigation charges and prosecution/referrals
  • Represent Target in court and legal proceedings when necessary
  • Identify emerging theft opportunities, trends, and cases using reporting, trend analysis, and internal and external partners
  • Demonstrate and promote inclusivity

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of retail assets protection/loss prevention or criminal justice experience
  • Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position
  • Experience and knowledge with internal and external theft investigation tactics and apprehending subjects
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven execution skills and ability to drive change
  • Ability to operate in an ambiguous and rapidly changing work environment
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and tasks
  • Ability to work in high-intensity situations with composure and ease
  • Solution-based mindset with desire to uncover business gaps and solve problems
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with key partners
  • Experience preventing and/or addressing organized retail crime
  • Experience interviewing theft subjects
  • Working knowledge of CCTV/DVR equipment and systems
  • Must be able to travel within the market area

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid national holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Financial, education, and well-being benefits