Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot seeks an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent theft and fraud and ensure safety program compliance in its stores. The role analyzes incidents, reviews CCTV and reports, and supports loss prevention initiatives to protect associates and customers, equipment, and cash assets.

You will preserve evidence, prepare detailed case reports, interact with law enforcement when needed, communicate security concerns to the store leadership, and contribute to a shrink elimination culture

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.