Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Hurricane (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in West Virginia is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for minimizing financial losses due to theft and fraud. The role involves monitoring physical security, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with safety programs in multiple stores. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, be able to interact with law enforcement, and are essential in advocating for the store's business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on store safety and security.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify incidents of theft and fraud.
• Skills in monitoring physical security and using electronic surveillance.
• Integrity and ability to interact with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Prepare detailed case reports and document apprehensions.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Manager on Duty.

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.