Contractors’ Warehouse —
Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Investigator
Location – Orange, CA
Job ID – Req120968
Category – Operations
Location – Orange, CA
Job ID – Req120968
Category – Operations
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $85,000.00 – $110,000.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Qualified Candidate should live in Southern CA.
Position Purpose:
ORC Investigators (HDI-Home Depot Investigations) are responsible for the direction and support of Organized Retail Crime (ORC) investigations within a specified area of the company. ORC Investigators will work with various business partners (Corporate Security, dot com, RDO's, APM's and APS') and leverage all available investigative tools to eliminate and reduce company exposure to external theft. Key responsibilities include: analyzing information, determination of exception data to drive investigation, communication and coordination of information to field teams and other partners, management of the investigative process, coordination with law enforcement to ensure effective prosecution and restitution recovery, coordination with ORC Analysts to develop new exception data, management of remote CCTV viewing to support investigative efforts, and case trend analysis to drive performance and to make recommendations to mitigate theft exposure. ORC Investigators must be able to manage multiple tasks and to gain buy in and support of multiple partners to ensure a successful investigation process within their area of responsibility. ORC Investigators must be effective at training and coaching, as they will support the development of the investigative skill sets within their area of responsibility. ORC Investigators must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as they will make recommendations to business partners for the elimination of procedural/policy issues that increase theft exposure. ORC Investigators will report directly to the Corporate ORC Manager(s) of HDI and will work in a collaborative team environment with the entire HDI Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- 45% Case initiation /Gathering intelligence/ Field Tactics. Conducts various Field Tactics (i.e. static/mobile surveillance) to determine the scope of an investigation and help bring to resolution. Deploys Resources (Covert/Overt Surveillance Equipment, product tracking, etc.) under the partnership of the SSC Corporate ORC Manager(s). Utilize information from systems reports and databases to identify and communicate criminal activity impacting company assets. Gathers Intelligence internally and externally and presents to Law Enforcement for prosecution. Work with ORC Analyst to review all POS and Non POS exception report data to identify potential ORC Theft/Fraud issues within the assigned regions
- 35% Case Management/Packaging and building cases. Updates Case Management System weekly. Develops detailed investigative plans to help bring cases to resolution at the appropriate scope and pace. Provides weekly updates to manager and AP Team within area of responsibility on case load and case management efforts. Thoroughly documents investigations and ensures proper video is retained for prosecution in the Case Management System.
- 20% Networking and training with field teams, LE and retail. Represent THD during conferences and ORC meetings. Develop partnerships with SSC Leaders, Director, RDO's, APM's, and APS' to drive theft and fraud elimination. Maintain positive working relationships with AP Teams, Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement and peer Industry partners. Implementation of training and programs to prevent fraud and reduce loss potential.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Manager
- This position has no Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ Years of Loss Prevention / Asset Protection Investigative experience
- 2+ Years of Organized Retail Crime Investigative experience.
- Competent in the use of retail CCTV systems.
- Competent in the use of retail case management systems.
- Loss Prevention Investigative Interview Training.
- ORC certifications and/or training class completion
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- None
Location – Orange, CA
Job ID – Req120968
Category – Operations
Role Overview
Qualified Candidate should live in Southern CA.
Position Purpose:
ORC Investigators (HDI-Home Depot Investigations) are responsible for the direction and support of Organized Retail Crime (ORC) investigations within a specified area of the company. ORC Investigators will work with various business partners (Corporate Security, dot com, RDO's, APM's and APS') and leverage all available investigative tools to eliminate and reduce company exposure to external theft. Key responsibilities include: analyzing information, determination of exception data to drive investigation, communication and coordination of information to field teams and other partners, management of the investigative process, coordination with law enforcement to ensure effective prosecution and restitution recovery, coordination with ORC Analysts to develop new exception data, management of remote CCTV viewing to support investigative efforts, and case trend analysis to drive performance and to make recommendations to mitigate theft exposure. ORC Investigators must be able to manage multiple tasks and to gain buy in and support of multiple partners to ensure a successful investigation process within their area of responsibility. ORC Investigators must be effective at training and coaching, as they will support the development of the investigative skill sets within their area of responsibility. ORC Investigators must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as they will make recommendations to business partners for the elimination of procedural/policy issues that increase theft exposure. ORC Investigators will report directly to the Corporate ORC Manager(s) of HDI and will work in a collaborative team environment with the entire HDI Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- 45% Case initiation /Gathering intelligence/ Field Tactics. Conducts various Field Tactics (i.e. static/mobile surveillance) to determine the scope of an investigation and help bring to resolution. Deploys Resources (Covert/Overt Surveillance Equipment, product tracking, etc.) under the partnership of the SSC Corporate ORC Manager(s). Utilize information from systems reports and databases to identify and communicate criminal activity impacting company assets. Gathers Intelligence internally and externally and presents to Law Enforcement for prosecution. Work with ORC Analyst to review all POS and Non POS exception report data to identify potential ORC Theft/Fraud issues within the assigned regions
- 35% Case Management/Packaging and building cases. Updates Case Management System weekly. Develops detailed investigative plans to help bring cases to resolution at the appropriate scope and pace. Provides weekly updates to manager and AP Team within area of responsibility on case load and case management efforts. Thoroughly documents investigations and ensures proper video is retained for prosecution in the Case Management System.
- 20% Networking and training with field teams, LE and retail. Represent THD during conferences and ORC meetings. Develop partnerships with SSC Leaders, Director, RDO's, APM's, and APS' to drive theft and fraud elimination. Maintain positive working relationships with AP Teams, Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement and peer Industry partners. Implementation of training and programs to prevent fraud and reduce loss potential.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Manager
- This position has no Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ Years of Loss Prevention / Asset Protection Investigative experience
- 2+ Years of Organized Retail Crime Investigative experience.
- Competent in the use of retail CCTV systems.
- Competent in the use of retail case management systems.
- Loss Prevention Investigative Interview Training.
- ORC certifications and/or training class completion
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- None
Hybrid – An associate in a hybrid role blends in-office and remote/virtual working to complete their job duties. An associate may be required to work from a designated Home Depot location on some days, and may work from a virtual/remote location on others. We also refer to this as location – flex.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.