Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Slidell, Louisiana is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to help prevent loss and protect store assets. You will investigate incidents, review surveillance footage, and document apprehensions and recoveries to support security operations.

In this role you will work to maintain a safe shopping environment, report hazards, and partner with store leadership to drive shrink reduction while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss due to theft and fraud in the assigned store(s).
• Review CCTV footage and exception reports to identify suspicious activity and trends.
• Monitor store security measures and assist with shrink-elimination initiatives.

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.