Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is looking for an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss through theft and fraud in assigned stores. This role includes detailed incident reporting, interaction with law enforcement, and maintaining safety standards.

Candidates should demonstrate integrity and have the ability to support asset protection efforts while remaining focused on company objectives. The position is essential in driving a shrink elimination culture within the store.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss by theft and fraud in assigned stores.
• Prepare detailed case reports on apprehensions and recoveries.
• Monitor physical security and conduct audits on security systems.

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.