Loss Prevention Specialist Full Time

The Home Depot

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Overview: The Asset Protection Specialist (APS) is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud, organized retail crime and supporting safety and environmental program compliance in their assigned store (s). The APS will drive execution of the Company’s internal and external theft and fraud strategy and utilize several tools to minimize loss to the Company. The APS must demonstrate integrity at all times, respond to and support key AP and operational concerns of all associates and remain focused on store specific business objectives

Requirements

Action Oriented
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Communication and negotiate effectively with all levels inside and outside the organization
Ability to analyze situations and resolve issues with innovation and creativity.
Proven ability to lead and drive complex projects to completion
Exceptional Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office knowledge a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and confidentiality, with the ability to work independently
Ability to accomplish multiple assigned tasks with minimal supervision
May involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving merchandise and tools, climbing a ladder.
Extended periods of standing and walking through out the store locations
May involve quickly responding to public address system announcements, including customer services calls, pages, and general information.
Moving around the store and being able to communicate with and assist associates & customers.
Operating a computer and other technology.
High School Diploma or GED
1+ year(s) experience as a retail-related Loss Prevention Investigator (or equivalent) preferred
Where applicable, Asset Protection associates are required to maintain a valid and up to date security guard license and/or private investigator license.
Must have access to a vehicle
May be required to travel to various stores in the (market area)

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (French/English) an asset

Responsibilities

Building Relationships Communicate with APSS (Asset Protection Specialist Supervisor) and MAPM (Market Asset Protection Manager) on internal and external investigations and physical security within the store
Maintain an open channel of communication with store management and all associates.
Partner with store management to drive AP issues
Drive a ‘Shrink Elimination’ culture within the store environment
Participate in the In Focus program
Compliance Detain and interview persons apprehended for shoplifting in accordance with local laws and company procedures
Drive execution of store safety programs and validate compliance with company standards and policies.
Validate environmental compliance to company standards.
Check physical security of The Home Depot facilities to prevent and deter theft/fraudulent activity
Write reports documenting apprehensions and recoveries, preserve evidence and interact with law enforcement
Represent the Home Depot in a professional manner throughout all court-related procedures
Build Skills and Knowledge Meet all Home Depot and AP training and certification requirements
Create associate awareness for shrink issues related to internal and external theft, operational deficiencies and physical security
Effectively support the AP Team
Plan Effectively utilize CCTV and exception reports and audit the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems
Test building alarm system
Conduct surveillance when required
Set challenging objectives and communicate clear expectations
Demonstrate a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities
Take ownership of success/failures of initiatives and processes.
Understand and use financial indicators/metrics to measure the performance
Decision Making and Doing the Right thing Use sound judgement and makes good decisions in a timely manner.
Treat internal customers (Home Depot Associates) with the highest level of responsiveness
Demonstrate behaviors and work styles that are consistent with The Home Depot values
Stand up for what is right in the face of opposition at any level
Form and maintain effective partnerships across organizational boundaries to share information
Safety expectations for this role are outlined under The Home Depot Canada Environmental Health & Safety Management system element under "Worker".