Loss Prevention/Security (Intern)

Food City • Lanse, MI

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About The Position

At K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., we are on a mission to "run the best store in town!" and we know our associates are our greatest asset. Kickstart your career with Food City with on-the-job experience through our Summer Internship Program! Food City Interns work on meaningful projects spanning all solutions and services throughout the company. Created for upcoming Junior and Senior college students, our full-time (40 hours/week), 12-week programs are designed to provide hands-on experience within your area of interest. As an Intern, you will join over 19,000 talented individuals across five states who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, innovative, flexible, and results-minded with the same goal - to better serve our communities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in investigating and analyzing loss incidents, supporting recovery efforts, and contributing to strategies that protect company assets. The intern will work closely with experienced analysts and cross-functional teams to understand the impact of theft, fraud, and other security-related issues on retail operations. In this role, the intern will assist in reviewing and analyzing various loss incidents to identify root causes and emerging trends. Using data analytics tools, they will help track and report on key loss metrics across store locations, providing insights that inform recovery strategies and preventative measures. The intern will also support the development of action plans aimed at recovering assets lost due to internal and external theft and may collaborate with legal teams and insurance partners to help manage claims and maximize recovery outcomes. The internship will involve maintaining detailed records of investigations, recovery activities, and performance metrics. Interns will contribute to reporting efforts that evaluate the effectiveness of current recovery initiatives and recommend improvements where needed. Additionally, they may assist in exploring and implementing loss prevention technologies that enhance recovery efforts and reduce future risk. This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in criminal justice, business analytics, finance, or related fields. Successful candidates will be curious, organized, and comfortable working with data. Strong communication skills, discretion, and a proactive mindset are essential. This internship provides valuable exposure to corporate security operations, data-driven decision-making, and the financial impact of loss prevention strategies. In addition, interns are assigned a project and expected to complete a final presentation summarizing their work and share their insights with company leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university as a Junior or Senior, majoring in a relevant field of study.
• Recently graduated with an undergraduate degree and are currently majority in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA, cumulative.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of company information.
• Ability to work with own initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a professional work environment.
• Participation in leadership roles.
• Community involvement and volunteerism.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze loss incidents.
• Support recovery efforts and contribute to strategies that protect company assets.
• Review and analyze various loss incidents to identify root causes and emerging trends.
• Use data analytics tools to track and report on key loss metrics across store locations.
• Provide insights that inform recovery strategies and preventative measures.
• Support the development of action plans aimed at recovering assets lost due to theft.
• Collaborate with legal teams and insurance partners to manage claims.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations, recovery activities, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to reporting efforts that evaluate the effectiveness of recovery initiatives.
• Explore and implement loss prevention technologies.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a corporate environment.
• Exposure to corporate security operations.
• Opportunity to work with experienced analysts.
• Final presentation opportunity to share insights with company leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees