Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent theft, review CCTV and exception reports, and monitor store security. You will prepare detailed case reports, preserve evidence, and liaise with law enforcement to support lawful actions.

Applicants must uphold integrity, address asset protection concerns, and align with store goals while maintaining safe working conditions for associates and customers.

Qualifications

• Prevent theft and fraud and protect assets.
• Prepare accurate and detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
• Report hazards and safety concerns to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV and exception reports and monitor store security.
• Prepare accurate case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries; preserve evidence.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in criminal and civil actions.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Manager on Duty and support safety objectives.

Skills

Loss prevention

CCTV surveillance

Incident reporting

Evidence handling

Law enforcement liaison

Court testimony

Tools

CCTV systems

EAS systems

Job description

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.