Asset Protection Specialist

Home Depot; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent loss and support safety and environmental program compliance in their store. You will use CCTV, exception reports, and security tools to minimize shrink and protect associates, customers, and assets.

Responsibilities include preparing accurate case reports, preserving evidence, coordinating with law enforcement, and testifying as needed. Maintain integrity and focus on store objectives while promoting asset protection.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud through CCTV reviews and security monitoring.
• Audit and respond to incidents, preparing accurate case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement, including testifying when required.
• Promote a shrink-elimination culture and ensure safety and environmental program compliance.

Job description

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.