Store Detective

Meijer•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Store Detective helps ensure a safe and secure environment for customers, team members, and vendors. The role investigates internal and external theft, including Organized Retail Crime (ORC), and focuses on proactive and preventive Asset Protection and safety practices to support continuous improvement and profitability. The position also conducts inspections and surveillance, documents incidents, supports theft prosecutions, and testifies in court.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience in security or at least 1 year of work experience.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect the building exterior and parking lot to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Conduct walking inspections of the backroom and sales floor.
Review cashier exception reports.
Conduct internal theft surveillance.
Review theft activity reports and follow up as necessary.
Conduct shoplifting surveillance.
Report safety hazards to Store Leadership so they can be addressed.
Test and inspect camera equipment to ensure effective operation.
Review the alarm system printer for suspicious activity.
Participate in apprehending people who violate the law and assist with prosecution of external theft cases.
Complete documentation and incident reports, ensuring required information and pertinent facts that may be needed for litigation are included.
Testify in criminal and/or civil court proceedings.
Follow all safety practices, principles, guidelines, and policies.
Practice 200% safety accountability.
Perform other duties as required.