Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer seeks an Asset Protection Specialist to minimize financial losses due to theft and fraud while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. This role requires monitoring stores' physical security, preparing case reports, and interacting with law enforcement when necessary. Integrity and the ability to respond to operational concerns are essential, as well as a commitment to a safe work environment. Solid reporting and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify incidents of theft and fraud.
• Ability to prepare detailed case reports documenting apprehensions.
• Demonstrate integrity and handle hazardous conditions responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify as necessary.

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.