Asset Protection Specialist

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

Job summary

The Home Depot is hiring an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss from theft and fraud and to support safety and environmental program compliance in their store. You will use tools to minimize loss, identify theft incidents, review CCTV and exception reports, monitor store security, and audit Electronic Article Surveillance to drive shrink elimination.

Additional duties include preparing precise case reports, preserving evidence, engaging with law enforcement, and testifying in

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud in assigned store(s)
• Review CCTV and exception reports to identify incidents and monitor security
• Audit Electronic Article Surveillance and support shrink elimination efforts
• Prepare accurate case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries
• Preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement; testify in court as needed
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and promote safety for associates, vendors, customers, and the Company

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.