Asset Protection Specialist

Home Depot; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Reston seeks an experienced Asset Protection Specialist responsible for theft prevention and compliance with safety programs. The ideal candidate will utilize tools to minimize loss and will interact with law enforcement as necessary. This role emphasizes integrity and a commitment to store business objectives.

Qualifications

• Ability to prevent theft and fraud.
• Skilled in reviewing CCTV and security reports.
• Strong communication skills for interactions with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Minimize financial loss through theft prevention.
• Prepare detailed case reports documenting apprehensions.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court.

Job description

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.