Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for preventing financial losses due to theft and fraud. Key responsibilities include monitoring physical security, reviewing CCTV footage, and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate should possess strong observational skills, have the ability to interact effectively with law enforcement, and demonstrate integrity in all actions. This role is essential in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all associates and customers.

Qualifications

• Strong observational skills to identify theft and fraud.
• Ability to interact with law enforcement effectively.
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills.
• Interacting with law enforcement and testifying in court actions.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting apprehensions.
• Monitor the store's physical security.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and testify when required.

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.