Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to minimize financial loss from theft and fraud while ensuring safety compliance in Meadville. The role involves utilizing various tools to identify incidents and maintain the store's security, as well as preparing case reports and collaborating with law enforcement.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, support store business objectives, and handle sensitive situations with care. This position is critical to driving a culture of loss prevention and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of theft and fraud prevention techniques.
• Ability to analyze security footage and exception reports.
• Proficient in preparing detailed reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in legal actions.

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.