Asset Protection Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer seeks an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss through theft and fraud. This role involves using various tools to minimize loss, preparing case reports, and ensuring safety program compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, preserving evidence, and reporting unsafe conditions. This position requires a focus on operational excellence while supporting team objectives.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze loss prevention reports and CCTV footage.
• Strong communication skills to interact with law enforcement.
• Integrity and focus on business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Prepare accurate case reports and preserve evidence.
• Report hazardous conditions to management and ensure safety.

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.