Archived Applying for Target Protection Specialist
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No and No.
TPS is entry level security position. It's uniformed and these days mostly at doors. You will also be able to assist in apprehensions, however not initiate them.
No, it does not matter how big you are physically. Don't think like that, that used to be my mentality. If im huge, buff and strong i'll be the king of AP. However, my old APS was like 5'2 100 pounds and going after people much bigger then her. She didn't win everything but what she had was a strong mindset and always willing to try.
TPS is entry level security position. It's uniformed and these days mostly at doors. You will also be able to assist in apprehensions, however not initiate them.
No, it does not matter how big you are physically. Don't think like that, that used to be my mentality. If im huge, buff and strong i'll be the king of AP. However, my old APS was like 5'2 100 pounds and going after people much bigger then her. She didn't win everything but what she had was a strong mindset and always willing to try.
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I wouldn’t mind being apprehended by a petite cutie in uniform.
I think you would if you were gonna go to jail, pay a load of fines, and have a criminal background afterwards.
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What? No thanks.
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but how else do I get a qt3.14 if it's not by them apping me??
The problem is I left a previous Target job without giving two weeks notice because my mom became really sick. I'm wondering if I'm marked as not rehirable.
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Could be.
I'd go to HR and explain the situation, and be sincere. If you were a good worker and you told them that's why you left, I'm sure they'll be fine with rehiring you. Then again, depends on the HR person.
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Don’t say we can do this. Say I can do this.
Typical questions at first, then more directed questions like "Have you ever been trusted with confidential information?", "When was a time you had to deal with a very upset, perhaps even violent customer?", or more specifically to internals "If ____ (best friend in store) was caught stealing, would you be able to report them". Just be aware of the integrity you need for the position and you'll do well on the interview. Just be confident with your answers.
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Add “have you ever been punched in the face? When was the last time you were in a fight?” To that. Probably only asked if your store is in the hood.
Oh yeah my ETL warned me of it being potentially dangerous, claiming somebody nearby got cut with a knife and whatnot, and if I was okay with the potential risks.
Had the interview Friday. Didn't go as well as I wanted. Stumbled on a couple questions.
The interviewer said she had other candidates to interview and will have final decision in a week. Is this a bad sign if you're not hired on the spot?
The interviewer said she had other candidates to interview and will have final decision in a week. Is this a bad sign if you're not hired on the spot?
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With target rolling into modernization, its harder to get a job. I've interviewed applicants that were excellent at interviews and even got to the 3rd (yeah my store does 3) then they were passed on the 3rd.
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AP is different than normal positions. They interview a few people, compare them and call them back for another interview or a job offer. You may still be in the running.
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