Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement company is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist in the Village of Valley Stream to prevent financial loss from theft and fraud. Responsibilities include monitoring security, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate must demonstrate integrity, interact with law enforcement, and work effectively with the store management team to maintain safety and support operational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to identify theft and fraud incidents.
• Ability to review CCTV footage effectively.
• Capability to interact with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Prepare detailed case reports documenting apprehensions.
• Monitor the store's physical security.

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.