Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Lakewood, California. This role focuses on preventing financial loss from theft and fraud while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental programs. Responsibilities include monitoring security measures, preparing case reports, interacting with law enforcement, and maintaining a safe store environment. Candidates must demonstrate integrity and effectively handle operational concerns while supporting asset protection goals.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Review CCTV and exception reports.

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 or 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 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 conduct their duties 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.