Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist for our Louisiana stores. You will help prevent theft and fraud, support safety and environmental program compliance, and contribute to a shrink-elimination culture in the store.

Responsibilities include reviewing CCTV and exception reports, auditing Electronic Article Surveillance, preparing detailed case reports of apprehensions and recoveries, preserving evidence, and coordinating with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud
• Review CCTV footage and exception reports
• Monitor store security and audit Electronic Article Surveillance
• Prepare detailed case reports of apprehensions and recoveries
• Preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement
• Potentially testify in court actions
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty

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 or 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 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.