Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist dedicated to reducing shrink and protecting associates, customers, and assets. The role focuses on preventing theft and fraud, maintaining store safety and environmental compliance, and supporting loss-prevention initiatives across assigned stores.

You will identify incidents, review surveillance and exception reports, and document detailed case reports while preserving evidence for potential legal action.

Qualifications

• Identify incidents of theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV and exception reports.
• Monitor store security and EAS systems.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss by theft and fraud.
• Prepare accurate, detailed case reports on apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserve evidence and coordinate with law enforcement.
• Testify in criminal and civil court actions when required.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.

Job description

92089BR
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.