Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer seeks an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for minimizing financial loss due to theft and fraud while supporting safety compliance. The role involves monitoring physical security, auditing, and preparing detailed documentation. Candidates should demonstrate integrity and focus on operational objectives. This position requires strong communication skills, particularly for interaction with law enforcement, and an ability to identify incidents of theft. Applicants should be committed to maintaining a safe environment for everyone involved.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify theft and fraud incidents.
• Experience with CCTV and security auditing.
• Strong communication skills for law enforcement interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Support safety and environmental program compliance.
• Prepare detailed case reports and document apprehensions.
• Prepare accurate, detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
• Preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement; testify in court when needed.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty; support safety objectives.
• Maintain integrity and support asset protection and operational objectives across locations.

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.