Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to safeguard store assets and uphold safety and compliance across assigned locations.

The role focuses on preventing theft and fraud, leveraging security tools, and preparing detailed case reports while working closely with law enforcement when needed. Integrity and adherence to safety directives are essential in protecting colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud and support safety and environmental program compliance in assigned store(s).
• Identify incidents of theft and fraud, review CCTV and exception reports, monitor store security, audit Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS).
• Prepare accurate case reports detailing apprehensions and recoveries, preserve evidence, and interact with law enforcement; testify in court actions when required.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and perform duties in a way that minimizes injury risk to associates, vendors, customers, and the Company.
• Demonstrate integrity at all times, address asset protection and operational concerns, and stay aligned with store objectives while supporting key 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.