Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer seeks an Asset Protection Specialist in New York to prevent theft and fraud, support safety compliance, and maintain security in stores. The role involves reviewing CCTV, preparing case reports, and interacting with law enforcement. The ideal candidate will prioritize integrity and safety while driving a culture of loss prevention. This position is crucial for supporting operational goals and ensuring a secure shopping environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity at all times.
• Ability to interact with law enforcement.
• Capable of preparing accurate and detailed case reports.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor store's physical security and conduct shrink elimination audits.

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.