Store Detective - Full Time - Michigan City IN

Meijer•Michigan City, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Our Michigan City, IN Meijer location is seeking a dedicated Store Detective to maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment, this role plays a key part in protecting the company’s people, assets, and operations while supporting overall business success and profitability. Our Store Detective will ensure a safe and secure environment for customers, team members, and vendors. Responsible for investigating of internal and external theft, to include ORC (Organized Retail Crime) activity. Seeks best practices and continuous improvement in all aspects of Asset Protection and safety by focusing on proactive and preventive activities that enhance profitability.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of 6 months experience in asset protection or at least 1 year of relevant work experience with transferable skills
Strong observation, situational awareness, and surveillance skills
Ability to conduct ethical internal and external theft investigations in compliance with company policy and legal standards
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including accurate report writing and documentation
Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to remain calm and professional during confrontational or high‑stress situations
Working knowledge of CCTV, alarm systems, and basic computer applications
Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods
Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to collaborate effectively with Store Leadership, Asset Protection partners, and law enforcement

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, or investigative roles within a retail environment
Experience identifying and investigating Organized Retail Crime (ORC) activity
Interview and interrogation experience related to theft, fraud, or integrity investigations
Knowledge of investigative best practices (e.g., Wicklander‑Zulawski, Reid, or similar methods)
Proven ability to develop thorough, court‑ready cases including video evidence and written statements
Loss prevention or asset protection certifications (LPQ, LPC, CFI, or similar)
Understanding of shrink drivers and how investigative work impacts store profitability
And additional assigned tasks as assigned

Responsibilities

Visually inspects building exterior/parking lot to ensure potential hazards are mitigated.
Conducts walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
Reviews cashier exception reports.
Conducts internal theft surveillance.
Reviews theft activity reports and follows up as necessary.
Conducts shoplifting surveillance.
Reports safety hazards to Store Leadership so they can be addressed.
Tests and inspects camera equipment for effective operation.
Reviews alarm system printer for suspicious activity.
Participates in apprehension of those in violation of the law and assists in prosecution of external theft cases.
Engages in extensive documentation and report writing (ensures required documentation is complete and incident history is appropriately written to include pertinent facts that may be required for litigation).
Testifies in criminal court and/or civil court proceedings.
Adheres to all safety practices, principles, guidelines and policies.
Practices 200% safety accountability.
Performs other duties as required.