Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in California seeks an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss from theft and fraud, and to support safety and environmental program compliance across the store. You will monitor security systems, review reports, prepare detailed case documentation, preserve evidence, and coordinate with law enforcement as needed, while upholding safety and integrity.

The role emphasizes protecting associates, customers, and assets, and contributing to store performance through

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention or asset protection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Monitor CCTV and exception reports.
• Prepare accurate case reports and preserve evidence.
• Coordinate with law enforcement as needed.
• Ensure safety and environmental program compliance.

Skills

Asset protection

Loss prevention

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.