Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Rocky River (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer located in Rocky River seeks an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss from theft and fraud. Key responsibilities include monitoring store security, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with safety programs. Ideal candidates should demonstrate integrity, have strong analytical skills, and be able to respond to asset protection concerns effectively. This position is critical in maintaining operational safety and security across assigned locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain focus on key business objectives while addressing asset protection concerns.
• Strong integrity and reliability in handling sensitive situations.
• Competence in preparing detailed reports and interacting with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Monitor physical security and conduct audits.
• Prepare accurate 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/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.