Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Waukesha is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist responsible for minimizing financial losses caused by theft and fraud in assigned stores. This role includes monitoring CCTV, preparing detailed reports, and interacting with law enforcement. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, report unsafe conditions, and support operational objectives while ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal for individuals with strong awareness of security measures and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify theft and fraud incidents.
• Strong understanding of physical security measures.
• Effective communication skills for interaction with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss from theft and fraud.
• Prepare case reports on apprehensions and recoveries.
• Monitor the store's physical security and CCTV.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and testify in relevant legal actions.

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.