Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss from theft and fraud across assigned stores in New York. You will use surveillance tools, audit reports, and security procedures to deter shrink and support safety and environmental program compliance.

You will prepare detailed case reports of apprehensions and recoveries, preserve evidence, and coordinate with store leadership and law enforcement as needed, while maintaining high integrity and focus on store

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud across assigned stores.
• Review CCTV footage and exception reports to identify security incidents.
• Prepare accurate case reports of apprehensions and recoveries and preserve evidence.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in criminal and civil actions when required.

Job description

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.