Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer seeks an Asset Protection Specialist to minimize financial loss due to theft and fraud while ensuring safety compliance. Responsibilities include preparing case reports, interacting with law enforcement, and monitoring store security. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity and focus on store objectives, contributing to a culture of shrink elimination and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Understanding of loss prevention techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with law enforcement.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• 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.