Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Virginia is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for preventing theft and fraud, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting operational goals. The role includes monitoring physical security and preparing detailed reports. Ideal candidates will have experience with security systems and a commitment to integrity. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a secure shopping environment for customers and associates.

Qualifications

• Ability to minimize theft and fraud.
• Experience with CCTV monitoring.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Prepare detailed case reports。
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court.

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.