Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Hoover, Alabama, who will be responsible for preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud while ensuring safety compliance. The specialist will monitor security measures, conduct audits, and maintain detailed reports on recoveries. This role requires integrity, the ability to handle hazardous situations, and effective communication with law enforcement.

Join our team to make a difference in protecting our assets and creating a safe environment for associates and customers.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate integrity at all times.
• Ability to respond effectively to asset protection concerns.
• Capable of driving a shrink elimination culture.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Prepare accurate reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court.

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.