Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Ellicott City is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud. This role will support safety and environmental program compliance across multiple stores.

Candidates must demonstrate integrity, engage with law enforcement, and maintain focus on store objectives while managing asset protection responsibilities. Strong observational skills and experience with security tools are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify incidents of theft and fraud.
• Familiarity with CCTV and exception reporting.
• Experience in physical security and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Prepare accurate case reports documenting apprehensions.

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.