Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in New York is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss and support safety and environmental compliance in store operations. You will monitor CCTV and exception reports, identify incidents of theft and fraud, and prepare detailed case reports while preserving evidence.

You will interact with law enforcement as needed and testify in court when required. This role requires integrity, the ability to work with store teams, and a focus on shrink elimination and

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss by identifying incidents of theft and fraud and supporting safety and environmental program compliance.
• Review CCTV and exception reports, monitor store security, and audit Electronic Article Surveillance systems.
• Prepare accurate and detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserve evidence, and interact with law enforcement.
• Testify in criminal and civil court actions when required and communicate investigations to the Manager on Duty.
• Demonstrate integrity at all times and focus on store-specific business objectives while supporting asset protection responsibilities.

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.