Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Asset Protection Specialist role focuses on preventing loss from theft and fraud while ensuring safety and environmental program compliance across assigned stores.

You will monitor store security, review CCTV and reports, and prepare detailed case documentation while preserving evidence for investigations. The position emphasizes integrity and protection of store operations.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV footage and exception reports to identify incidents.
• Prepare accurate case reports and preserve evidence for potential prosecution.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify as needed.

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.