Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Hyattsville, MD. This role is focused on preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud and ensuring safety compliance within the store. Responsibilities include monitoring security systems, preparing case reports, and collaborating with law enforcement. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, handle situations professionally, and maintain a safe environment for all associates and customers. Join our team to help drive a culture of asset protection.

Qualifications

• Integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to analyze and respond to theft and fraud incidents.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and interacting with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV and exception reports for incidents.
• Prepare detailed case reports and interact with law enforcement.

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.