Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud. The role includes monitoring store security, conducting audits, and interacting with law enforcement. The ideal candidate must demonstrate integrity while supporting store safety and operational concerns. Strong skills in loss prevention and communication are essential. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment for associates and customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to minimize loss and prevent theft.
• Capacity to interact with law enforcement and testify in court.
• Strong communication skills and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss through theft and fraud.
• Monitor physical security and audit surveillance.
• Prepare detailed 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/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.