Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is looking for an Asset Protection Specialist in Glendale, CA. This role is responsible for preventing financial loss from theft and fraud while ensuring safety compliance. The Asset Protection Specialist will monitor physical security, utilize CCTV, and manage theft incidents. Key responsibilities include detailed case reporting, preserving evidence, and interacting with law enforcement. The position requires integrity and a focus on store-specific objectives to support asset protection and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Utilize tools to minimize loss including CCTV and exception reports.

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 or 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 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 conduct their duties 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.