Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. This role focuses on preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud, ensures compliance with safety programs, and monitors physical security in assigned stores. Responsibilities include preparing detailed case reports, interacting with law enforcement, and maintaining the integrity and safety of the store environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong integrity and prioritizes business objectives while tackling asset protection challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Conduct audits of security systems and procedures.
• Prepare detailed case reports on apprehensions.

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.