Store Detective

Meijer•Jenison, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Meijer, a family company with over 90 years of history, serves people and communities, offering career and community opportunities focused on leadership, personal growth, and development. As a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states (Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin), Meijer operates corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and over 270 stores. The Store Detective role is crucial for ensuring a safe and secure environment for customers, team members, and vendors. This position is responsible for investigating internal and external theft, including Organized Retail Crime (ORC) activity. The Store Detective is expected to seek best practices and continuous improvement in all aspects of Asset Protection and safety, with a focus on proactive and preventive activities that enhance profitability. Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and treating all persons with dignity and respect, without discrimination based on protected classifications.

Requirements

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

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.