Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,708 - 38,038; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A major home improvement retailer is looking for an Asset Protection Specialist in Seattle, responsible for preventing financial loss due to theft and fraud. The role involves monitoring security, documenting incidents, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should demonstrate strong integrity and focus on business objectives while collaborating with law enforcement when necessary. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, medical, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Ability to document incidents and prepare accurate case reports.
• Knowledge of preserving evidence and interacting with law enforcement.
• Understanding of safety protocols and reporting hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV and monitor physical security.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court.

Job description

Job Description

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(s). They use 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.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing accurate and detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserving evidence.
• Interacting with law enforcement and testifying in criminal and civil court actions.
• Reporting any hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and minimizing risk of injury to self, associates, vendors, customers, and the Company.
• Demonstrating integrity at all times and responding to asset protection and operational concerns of all associates.
• Remaining focused on store‑specific business objectives while supporting key asset protection and operational responsibilities.

Specific Asset Protection Positions

Asset Protection Specialist: $23.50 (per hour)

Benefits

The Home Depot offers various benefits as part of a total compensation package including: paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, six paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, profit‑sharing bonuses, and/or other benefits (benefits vary based on the associate’s salaried/hourly status and full‑time/part‑time status). Click here for more information.

• Paid vacation: Salaried associates eligible for 2 weeks in year one; FT hourly eligible for 40 hours after 6 months; PT 20 hours after 6 months; Temporary not eligible.
• Sick time (Washington State, Spokane, Tacoma): Salary and temporary associates earn 1 hour for every 40 hours worked; FT associates earn 1 hour for every 40 hours or 4 hours per month whichever greater; PT associates earn 1 hour for every 40 hours or 2 per month whichever greater.
• Sick time (Seattle): Salary and temporary associates earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked; FT associates earn 1 hour for every 30 hours or 4 per month whichever greater; PT associates earn 1 hour for every 30 hours or 2 per month whichever greater.

Job Posting: Available positions may vary depending on business need. Pay is dependent on the position offered and market location, and may vary depending on the individual’s job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and availability.