Loss prevention specialist full time

The Home Depot Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to safeguard its retail environment. This role focuses on preventing financial losses due to theft and fraud while ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will collaborate with management and utilize various tools to drive a culture of shrink elimination. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to analyze situations creatively. If you are proactive and passionate about maintaining a secure shopping experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail-related loss prevention preferred.
• Ability to analyze situations and resolve issues creatively.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud in the store.
• Communicate with management on investigations and security.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Overview:The Asset Protection Specialist (APS) is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud, organized retail crime and supporting safety and environmental program compliance in their assigned store (s). The APS will drive execution of the Company’s internal and external theft and fraud strategy and utilize several tools to minimize loss to the Company. The APS must demonstrate integrity at all times, respond to and support key AP and operational concerns of all associates and remain focused on store specific business objectives

Key Responsibilities:
Building RelationshipsCommunicate with APSS (Asset Protection Specialist Supervisor) and MAPM
(Market Asset Protection Manager) on internal and external investigations and
physical security within the store
Maintain an open channel of communication with store management and all
associates. Partner with store management to drive AP issues
Drive a ‘Shrink Elimination’ culture within the store environment
Participate in the In Focus program

ComplianceDetain and interview persons apprehended for shoplifting in accordance with local laws and company procedures
Drive execution of store safety programs and validate compliance with company standards and policies. Validate environmental compliance to company standards.
Check physical security of The Home Depot facilities to prevent and deter theft/fraudulent activity
Write reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement
Represent the Home Depot in a professional manner throughout all court-related procedures

Build Skills and KnowledgeMeet all Home Depot and AP training and certification requirements
Create associate awareness for shrink issues related to internal and external theft, operational deficiencies and physical security
Effectively support the AP Team Plan
Effectively utilize CCTV and exception reports and audit the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems
Test building alarm system
Conduct surveillance when required
Set challenging objectives and communicate clear expectations
Demonstrate a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities
Take ownership of success/failures of initiatives and processes.
Understand and use financial indicators/metrics to measure the performance

Decision Making and Doing the Right thingUse sound judgement and makes good decisions in a timely manner.
Treat internal customers (Home Depot Associates) with the highest level of responsiveness
Demonstrate behaviors and work styles that are consistent with The Home Depot values
Stand up for what is right in the face of opposition at any level
Form and maintain effective partnerships across organizational boundaries to share information
Safety expectations for this role are outlined under The Home Depot Canada
Environmental Health & Safety Management system element under "Worker".

Competencies:Action Oriented
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results

Skills:Communication and negotiate effectively with all levels inside and outside the organization
Ability to analyze situations and resolve issues with innovation and creativity.
Proven ability to lead and drive complex projects to completion
Exceptional Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office knowledge a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and confidentiality, with the ability to work independently
Ability to accomplish multiple assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:Reports to Asset protection Supervisor or District Asset Protection Manager

Travel Requirements:Some Travel Required

Physical Requirements:May involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving merchandise and tools, climbing a ladder.
Extended periods of standing and walking through out the store locations
May involve quickly responding to public address system announcements, including customer services calls, pages, and general information.
Moving around the store and being able to communicate with and assist associates & customers.
Operating a computer and other technology.

Hybrid Work:Multisite or location dependent

Working Conditions:Working within a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekends.
Warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy.
Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes.

Minimum Education:High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Years of Work Experience:1+ year(s) experience as a retail-related Loss Prevention Investigator (or equivalent) preferred

Minimum Leadership Experience:NA

Certifications:Where applicable, Asset Protection associates are required to maintain a valid and up to date security guard license and/or private investigator license.

Other Requirements/Assets:Must have access to a vehicle
May be required to travel to various stores in the (market area)
Bilingualism (French/English) an asset