Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in the United States is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for preventing financial loss from theft and fraud while ensuring safety and environmental program compliance in store operations. You will use security tools, review CCTV and exception reports, monitor store security, audit Electronic Article Surveillance, and drive a shrink-elimination culture.

You will prepare detailed case reports, preserve evidence, interact with law enforcement, and testify when

Responsibilities

• Preventing financial loss from theft and fraud in store operations.
• Review CCTV and exception reports to identify incidents.
• Monitor store security and audit Electronic Article Surveillance systems.
• Drive a shrink-elimination culture across the store.
• Prepare accurate and detailed case reports of apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserve evidence and cooperate with law enforcement.
• Testify in criminal and civil court actions when required.

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.