Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401K

Paid time off

Success sharing bonus

Success sharing bonus

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for preventing financial loss due to theft and maintaining safety compliance. The role involves monitoring store security, preparing detailed case reports, and interacting with law enforcement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate integrity and have strong observational skills. Benefits include health care, 401K, and paid time off, offering a comprehensive support package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity at all times.
• Ability to handle hazardous or unsafe conditions.
• Strong observational skills to identify theft and fraud.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Prepare detailed case reports and interact with law enforcement.

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 or 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 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.

Benefits

Benefits offered include health care benefits, 401K, ESPP, paid time off, and success sharing bonus. For a full list of the various benefits The Home Depot offers, visit https://careers.homedepot.com/our-benefits.