Fraud investigator Jobs in Laval, QC

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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

Key Responsibilities :

Building RelationshipsCommunicate 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

ComplianceDetain 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 KnowledgeMeet 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 thingUse 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".

Competencies : Action Oriented

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Skills : 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

Direct Manager / Direct Reports : Reports to Asset protection Supervisor or District Asset Protection Manager

Travel Requirements : Some Travel Required

Physical Requirements : 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.

Hybrid Work : Multisite or location dependent

Working Conditions : Working within a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekends.

Warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy.

Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes.

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Years of Work Experience : 1+ year(s) experience as a retail-related Loss Prevention Investigator (or equivalent) preferred

Minimum Leadership Experience : NA

Certifications : Where applicable, Asset Protection associates are required to maintain a valid and up to date security guard license and / or private investigator license.

Other Requirements / Assets : Must have access to a vehicle

May be required to travel to various stores in the (market area)

Bilingualism (French / English) an asset