Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent losses due to theft and fraud and to support safety and environmental program compliance in its stores. You will monitor security tools, review CCTV and reports, and prepare case files documenting apprehensions and recoveries.

You will interact with law enforcement as needed, preserve evidence, and report hazards to the Manager on Duty. A commitment to integrity and store-wide objectives is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention preferred.
• Strong integrity and observational skills.
• Ability to document cases accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss by identifying theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV and exception reports to identify incidents.
• Prepare accurate case reports and interact with law enforcement.
• Ensure safety and environmental program compliance.

Skills

Loss prevention

Investigation

Observational skills

Tools

CCTV systems

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/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.