Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in West Covina is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss from theft and fraud. Responsibilities include monitoring physical security, preparing case reports, and supporting safety compliance. The ideal candidate must demonstrate integrity, handle evidence, and interact with law enforcement. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on maintaining safety and operational integrity within the store.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity at all times.
• Handle evidence and interact with law enforcement.
• Ability to identify theft and fraud incidents.

Responsibilities

• Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
• Prepare detailed case reports and document 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.