Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud. Responsibilities include monitoring store security, preparing detailed reports, and interacting with law enforcement. The ideal candidate must demonstrate integrity, support safety programs, and contribute to achieving store business objectives. This role is critical in maintaining a secure environment for associates and customers while minimizing risks associated with theft and operational concerns.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prevent loss from theft and fraud.
• Ability to interact with law enforcement and testify in court.
• Strong observational and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud at assigned store.
• Utilize tools to minimize loss including monitoring physical security.
• Prepare detailed case reports and preserve evidence.
• Prepare accurate case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserving evidence.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in criminal and civil court actions as required.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and carry out duties safely.
• Demonstrate integrity at all times and support asset protection and operational objectives.

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.