Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is looking for an Asset Protection Specialist to help prevent financial loss in the store due to theft and fraud. Responsibilities include utilizing various tools to minimize loss, preparing detailed reports, and maintaining safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills for interacting with law enforcement and a commitment to preserving evidence. The role is vital for achieving store-specific objectives and operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze incidents of theft and fraud.
• Strong integrity and reliability.
• Effective communication skills to interact with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Prepare detailed case reports and preserve evidence.
• Report hazardous 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/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.