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Corporate Security Investigator

House, NM · On-site

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: The Corporate Security Investigator is responsible for investigating and supporting ...

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DC Asset Protection Manager

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Corporate Security Officer (2nd Shift)

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$16.75 - $18.50/hr

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for home depot investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Home Depot Investigator?

A Home Depot Investigator is responsible for preventing and investigating theft, fraud, and other security issues within the company. They monitor store activities, review security footage, interview witnesses, and collaborate with law enforcement when necessary. Their role helps protect company assets, ensure employee and customer safety, and reduce financial losses. Investigators may also conduct internal audits and provide training on theft prevention strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Home Depot Investigator?

To thrive as a Home Depot Investigator, you need a solid understanding of loss prevention, asset protection, and investigative procedures, often supported by experience in retail security or criminal justice. Familiarity with surveillance systems, incident reporting software, and certifications such as Wicklander-Zulawski interviewing techniques are beneficial. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills help investigators detect potential theft and collaborate with store teams. These abilities are crucial for minimizing shrinkage, maintaining store safety, and supporting overall business integrity.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Home Depot Investigator, and how do they overcome them?

Home Depot Investigators often face challenges such as distinguishing between honest mistakes and deliberate theft, staying current with evolving theft tactics, and managing high-pressure situations discreetly. To overcome these challenges, investigators rely on comprehensive training, regular collaboration with store associates, and ongoing use of advanced surveillance technology. Clear communication skills and the ability to remain calm under stress are essential, as investigators must ensure investigations are thorough, objective, and respectful. Support from management and cross-functional teams also helps them respond effectively and stay aligned with company protocols.

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Infographic showing various Home Depot Investigator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Corporate Security Investigator

Home Depot

House, NM • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Own the status of all assigned cases within the case management system and provide updates to department leaders.

  • Review, classify, and sort electronic and physical evidence, and compile investigative reports for law enforcement referral.

  • Partner with internal teams and law enforcement to provide data, briefings, and case packages related to investigations.

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
The Corporate Security Investigator is responsible for investigating and supporting investigations across the Corporate Security portfolio to include, including e-commerce fraud committed against HomeDepot.com and its subsidiaries, corruption, asset misappropriation, data loss, payments, and refund fraud, as well as the assessment and investigation of threatening behavior toward the company, it's associates and properties. The investigator will work with multiple partners internal to The Home Depot, including Corporate Security Analysts and Investigative Specialists, Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, Asset Protection, Cybersecurity, Finance, Human Resources, Aviation, and other departments as applicable. The investigator is expected to work directly with law enforcement, prosecutors, outside counsel, and other external partners as required based on the assigned investigative task. The investigator is responsible for leveraging internal and external tools to detect and reduce the company's exposure to internal and external fraud. Key responsibilities include: analyzing information, determination of exception data to drive the investigation, communication, and coordination of information to appropriate business teams and other partners, ownership of the investigative process from case assignment to judicial action, coordination with law enforcement to ensure effective prosecution, restitution, and recovery, coordination with business partners to develop new exception data, review of CCTV, SQL reports and other data sources to support investigative efforts, and fraud trend analysis to increase awareness within the department and across the business. Further, the investigator is expected to make recommendations to mitigate fraud risk. The Investigator must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, build relationships with internal and external partners to ensure a successful investigative process within their area of responsibility, and remain flexible to change priorities as the business requires. Investigators must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as they will make recommendations to business partners that will influence policy/procedure to minimize fraud exposure.
Key Responsibilities:
  • 65% - Case Management - Own the status of all assigned cases within the case management system. Properly inventories and secures all evidence connected to assigned cases. Reviews classify and sort both electronic and physical evidence. Provides routine updates to department leaders on case status and fraud prevention/mitigation plans. Leverage multiple online databases and search tools to identify fraud and gather data connected to criminal e-commerce fraud, including internal and external criminal behavior; compile reports for Corporate Security leaders and build investigative packages for referral to law enforcement. Operate multiple e-tools including database aggregator, social media aggregator, big query, write, edit and run SQL searches, search and retrieve store CCTV, NPF CCTV, among other investigative tasks.
  • 35% - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Investigation Governance - Partners with and responds to requests from the Online business unit; including the Online Contact Centers, Customer Care and Resolutions, Legal, Human Resources, Merchandising, and Finance among other internal and external partners. Provides business records, video recordings, call recordings, and other data connected to the investigative process as needed by internal partners or Law Enforcement. Partner with Law Enforcement to provide briefings on investigative findings and refer case packages for prosecution; supports internal events requiring a security presence and augment the security officer footprint.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports to the Senior Manager/Manager of the Corporate Security Investigations team.
  • This position has 0 direct reports

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:
  • Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
  • Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to assess data from multiple sources, including fraud reporting systems, order management systems, and fraud reports.
  • An understanding of online fraud schemes and methods used by criminals to exploit e-commerce retailers, credit card fraud, use of crypto currency to hide and move stolen funds, crimes against persons, and crimes involving theft by deception, corruption, embezzlement, and case development leading to prosecution.
  • Investigative experience with fraud and cyber incidents.
  • Law enforcement or private sector financial investigative experience. Training or demonstrated experience in statistical analysis, internal audit, quantitative analysis, and data mining for fraud detection.

Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 4

Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • 4

Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • 1+ year of previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • 1+ year of previous leadership experience

Certifications:
  • Affiliation with or certifications from Financial Fraud Organizations such as the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners or similar organizations.

Competencies:
  • Action Oriented
  • Decision Quality
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Tech Savvy
  • Collaborates
  • Manages Complexity
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Situational Adaptability
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Resourcefulness

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The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating a vast network of warehouse-format stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as the primary resource for building materials, lawn and garden products, and home décor. Its business model caters to two distinct customer bases: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowners and "Pro" customers, such as professional contractors and tradespeople. Beyond product sales, the company offers an extensive suite of services, including professional installation and one of the largest tool rental operations in North America.

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Retail, manufacturing and personal services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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