Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist for their Mission Viejo location. The role focuses on preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud, monitoring security, and ensuring compliance with safety programs. Key responsibilities include preparing detailed reports, interacting with law enforcement, and maintaining a secure environment for customers and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity and support store objectives while minimizing risk. This position requires a proactive approach to loss prevention and operational concerns.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify incidents of theft and fraud.
• Experience with CCTV and exception reports.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Monitor physical security and audit Electronic Article Surveillance.
• Prepare detailed reports on apprehensions and recoveries.

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.