Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Job summary

A major home improvement retailer is looking for an Asset Protection Specialist to minimize theft and fraud in the store. This role involves preparing detailed case reports, preserving evidence, and working with law enforcement when necessary. The ideal candidate has strong integrity and is focused on supporting store objectives while ensuring safety. This is a full-time position offering $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to prevent financial loss due to theft.
• Experience in reviewing CCTV and exception reports.
• Ability to interact with law enforcement when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate case reports documenting apprehensions.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court if needed.
• Report hazardous conditions to management.

Skills

Theft prevention techniques

CCTV monitoring

Evidence preservation

Report writing

Integrity

Job description

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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(s). They use tools to minimize loss, including identifying incidents of theft and fraud, reviewing CCTV and exception reports, monitoring physical security, auditing Electronic Article Surveillance, and driving a shrink elimination culture in the store. Other responsibilities include:

• Preparing accurate and detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries
• Preserving evidence
• Interacting with law enforcement and testifying in criminal and civil court actions
• Reporting hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and carrying out responsibilities in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to themselves, others, vendors, customers, and the Company
• Demonstrating integrity at all times, responding to asset protection and operational concerns of all associates and remaining focused on store‑specific business objectives while supporting key asset protection and operational responsibilities

Seniority level: Not applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other, Consumer Services

Location: Countryside, IL

Compensation: $18.50 - $18.50 per hour