Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is looking for an Asset Protection Specialist in Altoona, PA. The role involves preventing theft and fraud, monitoring security measures, and ensuring safety compliance. Responsibilities include preparing reports, liaising with law enforcement, and maintaining a secure environment for associates and customers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate integrity and the ability to respond to asset protection concerns while focusing on business objectives. Join a team dedicated to maintaining asset safety and operational success.

Qualifications

• Strong observational skills to identify theft or fraud.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and evidence preservation.
• Effective communication skills for interaction with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss by monitoring for theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV and exception reports for incidents.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court.

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.