Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Alhambra, California. This role is essential for minimizing theft and fraud while ensuring safety compliance within the store. Responsibilities include monitoring security systems, preparing detailed reports, interacting with law enforcement, and conducting audits. Candidates must exhibit integrity, handle asset protection concerns, and focus on business objectives. This position is critical for fostering a culture that eliminates shrink in the store.

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention or asset protection.
• Ability to analyze incidents using CCTV and reports.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Prepare detailed case reports and preserve evidence.

Job description

Position Purpose

The Asset Protection Specialist is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud and supporting safety and environmental program compliance in their assigned store or multiple stores. They utilize tools to minimize loss to the Company, including but not limited to identifying incidents of theft and fraud, reviewing CCTV and exception reports, monitoring the store's physical security, auditing the Electronic Article Surveillance, and driving a shrink elimination culture in the store. Other responsibilities include preparing accurate and detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserving evidence, interacting with law enforcement, and testifying in criminal and civil court actions. The Asset Protection Specialist must report any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Manager on Duty and conduct their duties in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to themselves, other associates, vendors, customers, and the Company. They must demonstrate integrity at all times, respond to asset protection and operational concerns of all associates, and remain focused on store‑specific business objectives while supporting key asset protection and operational responsibilities.