Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Carrollton, Georgia. The role involves preventing financial loss from theft and fraud, documenting incidents, and supporting safety compliance. Candidates should demonstrate integrity and be able to interact with law enforcement. The position emphasizes the importance of minimizing risks and contributing to operational objectives within the store environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Skills in reviewing CCTV and monitoring physical security.
• Integrity and responsiveness to asset protection concerns.
• Ability to interact with law enforcement when required.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Prepare accurate case reports documenting apprehensions.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court.
• Prepare accurate case reports with evidence and recoveries.
• Maintain safety and operational compliance in store environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Security systems knowledge

Report writing

Tools

CCTV systems

EAS systems

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.