Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is looking for an Asset Protection Specialist in San Jose, California. This role involves preventing financial losses from theft and fraud while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental programs. The candidate will utilize various tools to monitor physical security, prepare detailed case reports, and collaborate with law enforcement when needed. Ideal candidates should demonstrate integrity and be focused on solving operational concerns while prioritizing safety in the work environment.

Qualifications

• Integrity at all times while handling various situations.
• Ability to interact professionally with law enforcement.
• Capability to prepare detailed case reports and preserve evidence.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud.
• Utilize tools to minimize loss and monitor security.
• Carry out job responsibilities while ensuring safety.

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.