Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud while ensuring store safety compliance. The role involves preparing case reports, monitoring physical security, and interacting with law enforcement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity and focus on business objectives amidst various operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must report hazardous conditions and support safety compliance.
• Demonstrate integrity and focus on business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud in assigned stores.
• Prepare detailed case reports and interact with law enforcement.
• Monitor physical security and support operational responsibilities.
• Prepare accurate and detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement; testify in court when required.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and uphold safety practices.

Skills

Integrity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ethical judgment

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.