Javier Gonzalez
Modesto,CA
Summary
Enterprise Assets Protection & Investigations Director with 25 years at Target and progressive leadership experience driving enterprise-wide risk mitigation, national field operations, and Organized Retail Crime (ORC) strategy across complex, high-volume retail environments. Executive leader with a proven record of building and scaling multi-region investigative organizations, strengthening operational governance, and delivering measurable impact to profitability and brand protection. Trusted strategic partner to senior executives, government officials, prosecutors, and multi-agency law enforcement organizations at local and state levels. Recognized for architecting long-term vision, aligning enterprise asset protection strategy with corporate growth objectives, and leading large, cross-functional teams through operational transformation and performance excellence initiatives. Decisive, intelligence-driven leader known for mobilizing national resources to disrupt organized criminal enterprises while safeguarding people, assets, and corporate reputation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, AP Investigations Field Operations
Target HQ
05.2023 - Current
- Lead national field investigations strategy focused on Organized Retail Crime (ORC) disruption and enterprise risk reduction.
- Direct large, cross-regional investigative teams across high-volume markets throughout the country.
- Develop and execute long-term strategic vision for field operations aligned with corporate objectives.
- Partner with government officials, prosecutors, and multiple local and state law enforcement agencies to dismantle organized criminal networks.
- Establish investigative governance standards, operational frameworks, and performance metrics to drive accountability and measurable outcomes.
- Provide executive-level reporting and strategic advisement to senior corporate leadership.
D246 Assets Protection Business Partner
Target Corp
Sacramento, California
11.2020 - 2023
- Provide district-level asset protection leadership supporting multiple retail locations in high-risk markets.
- Drive shrink mitigation strategies and operational risk management initiatives.
- Coach and develop AP leadership teams to strengthen investigative execution and succession readiness.
- Analyze theft intelligence trends and deploy data-driven countermeasures to reduce financial exposure.
D218 Assets Protection Business Partner
Target Corp
Modesto, California
03.2017 - 2020
- Directed district asset protection strategy aligned with enterprise performance objectives.
- Strengthened compliance standards, investigative quality, and operational accountability.
- Partnered with senior store leadership to improve financial performance and shrink control.
Senior Special Investigator Northern California
Target Corp
Stockton, California
04.2013 - 2017
- Led complex ORC investigations spanning multiple jurisdictions across Northern California.
- Built and sustained strategic partnerships with local and state law enforcement agencies.
- Supported prosecution efforts through comprehensive case development and intelligence coordination.
- Mentored investigative teams and strengthened regional case execution standards.
Dual District Investigator
Target Corp
Stockton – Sacramento, California
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Executed internal and external investigations across multi-district territories.
- Conducted suspect interviews, evidence development, and detailed case documentation.
- Supported enterprise shrink reduction and internal integrity initiatives.
Executive Team Leader, Assets Protection
Target Corp
Modesto, CA
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Led in-store asset protection operations, safety compliance, and investigative execution.
- Developed and trained asset protection teams to improve performance and accountability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Skills
- National Field Operations & Large-Scale Team Leadership
- Enterprise Asset Protection Strategy & Vision Creation
- Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Disruption Strategy
- Executive Influence & Cross-Functional Alignment
- Long-Term Talent Development & Succession Planning
- Building High-Performance Leadership Pipelines
- Culture Transformation & Accountability Leadership
- Organizational Development & Capability Building
- Government & Prosecutorial Engagement
- Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Collaboration (Local & State)
- Enterprise Risk Governance & Compliance Oversight
- Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence
- Intelligence-Led Investigations & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Executive Stakeholder Partnership
- Change Management & Enterprise Transformation
- Crisis Leadership & Incident Command
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Director, AP Investigations Field Operations
Target HQ
05.2023 - Current
D246 Assets Protection Business Partner
Target Corp
11.2020 - 2023
D218 Assets Protection Business Partner
Target Corp
03.2017 - 2020
Senior Special Investigator Northern California
Target Corp
04.2013 - 2017
Dual District Investigator
Target Corp
02.2010 - 04.2013
Executive Team Leader, Assets Protection
Target Corp
06.2008 - 04.2010
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix