Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role focuses on preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting security measures within the store. Candidates should demonstrate integrity, effective incident identification skills, and experience managing interactions with law enforcement. This position requires attention to detail in documenting cases and commitment to store objectives, working in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to identify theft and fraud incidents effectively.
• Experience in documenting apprehensions and evidence preservation.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Monitor store security and review CCTV footage.
• Interact with law enforcement regarding criminal cases.

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.