Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot•Leeds, NY

About The Position

The Asset Protection Specialist is responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud and supporting safety and environmental program compliance in assigned store(s). The role uses tools and practices to minimize company loss, including identifying theft and fraud, reviewing CCTV and exception reports, monitoring physical security, auditing Electronic Article Surveillance, and promoting a shrink-elimination culture. The specialist also prepares accurate, detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserves evidence, interacts with law enforcement, and may testify in criminal and civil court actions. The role requires reporting hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty and performing responsibilities in a way that minimizes injury risks to associates, vendors, customers, and the Company. The specialist demonstrates integrity, responds to asset protection and operational concerns, and supports store-specific business objectives.

Responsibilities

Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud.
Support safety and environmental program compliance in assigned store(s).
Identify incidents of theft and fraud.
Review CCTV footage and exception reports.
Monitor the store's physical security.
Audit Electronic Article Surveillance.
Promote a shrink-elimination culture in the store.
Prepare accurate, detailed case reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries.
Preserve evidence.
Interact with law enforcement and testify in criminal and civil court actions.
Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
Carry out job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes risk of injury to associates, vendors, customers, and the Company.
Respond to associates' asset protection and operational concerns.
Support store-specific business objectives and key asset protection and operational responsibilities.