Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to help prevent losses and safeguard store operations. You will use surveillance tools, audit reports, and collaboration with store leadership to identify and address incidents.

Responsibilities include documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserving evidence, and coordinating with local law enforcement. You will contribute to a shrink-elimination culture while maintaining safety for associates and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud in the assigned store.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Prepare accurate case reports detailing apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement when required.
• Testify in criminal and civil court actions as needed.

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/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 your 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 carry out job responsibilities 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.