Asset Protection Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Cottonwood, AZ. The role involves preventing financial loss from theft and fraud, supporting safety compliance, and preparing case reports. You'll work closely with law enforcement and ensure a secure environment for customers and staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate integrity and focus on minimizing risks while upholding store objectives. Full-time position offers a dynamic and impactful role in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention or asset protection.
• Ability to analyze CCTV and exception reports.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Create detailed case reports and preserve evidence.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to management.

Job description

Position Purpose

The Asset Protection Specialist is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud and supporting safety & environmental program compliance in their assigned store(s). They use tools to minimize loss to the Company, such as identifying incidents of theft and fraud, reviewing CCTV and exception reports, monitoring the store's physical security, auditing Electronic Article Surveillance, and fostering a shrink elimination culture. They also prepare accurate case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserve evidence, interact with law enforcement, and testify in criminal and civil court actions. The Specialist must report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and carry out duties in a manner that minimizes injury risk to themselves, associates, vendors, customers, and the Company. Demonstrating integrity at all times, responding to asset protection concerns, and supporting store-specific business objectives while fulfilling key operational responsibilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Support safety & environmental program compliance.
• Identify theft/fraud incidents, review CCTV & exception reports.
• Monitor physical security and audit Electronic Article Surveillance.
• Create detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement.
• Testify in criminal and civil court actions.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• Minimize risk of injury to self, associates, vendors, customers, and Company.
• Demonstrate integrity, respond to asset protection concerns, and support store-specific objectives.

Seniority Level

• Not Applicable

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other
• Industries: Consumer Services