Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in the City of Newburgh, NY. The role focuses on preventing financial loss by addressing theft and fraud while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll monitor store security, prepare case reports, interact with law enforcement, and uphold the integrity of store operations.

Ideal candidates will have experience in loss prevention and excellent analytical skills. This position aims to create a safe environment for customers and associates while protecting company assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention or asset protection.
• Ability to analyze security footage and reports.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Monitor store security and auditing systems.
• Prepare detailed case reports.

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.