Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major home improvement retailer is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist for its Thomaston, GA location. The role emphasizes preventing financial losses due to theft and fraud and compliance with safety protocols. Responsibilities include monitoring security systems, preparing reports, and collaborating with law enforcement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity and a focus on business objectives while ensuring the safety and well-being of customers and employees.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated integrity and focus on business objectives.
• Ability to interact with law enforcement and testify in court.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental program compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Monitor physical security and audit electronic systems.
• Prepare detailed case reports and interact with law enforcement.

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.