Greeter

Meijer Inc.; Petoskey, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a dedicated security professional to enhance store safety and engage customers in a positive, professional manner. You will monitor entry/exit points, respond to EAS alarms, and coordinate with store detectives to deter theft and protect assets.

The role emphasizes clear documentation, incident reporting, and collaboration with leadership while maintaining a professional appearance and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior asset protection experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn and understand fire and security systems (EAS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a continual presence at the store entry/exit, providing friendly service and deterring theft.
• Respond to alarms, document events, and alert detectives as needed.
• Direct emergency personnel and ensure security of access points.
• Assist in resolving customer concerns and escalate to leadership.
• Provide testimony in court if required and document recoveries.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Professional appearance

Attendance reliability

Behavioral safety

Courteous interaction

Witness and reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EAS systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

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!

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

This position will be responsible for enhancing and supporting the safety and security of customers and team members through friendly engagement while providing a positive and professional presence.

What You'll be Doing:

• Maintain a continual presence at the assigned entry/exit within the store, providing friendly and efficient service to customers and team members as well as deterring inappropriate behavior.
• Respond, resolve and document EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) alarms.
• Alert Store Detectives to suspicious persons and/or situations and may act as a witness during apprehension situations.
• Direct emergency response personnel to area of incident.
• Ensure physical security of customer entry and exit access points.
• Resolve safety concerns and escalates to appropriate leadership personnel for resolution.
• Assist in mitigating customer complaints/concerns and engaging appropriate leadership personnel as necessary.
• Prevent/deter theft and fraud through physical presence and customer engagement.
• May be required to testify in court if necessary.
• Accurately document merchandise recoveries.
• Practice 200% safety for self and other.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior asset protection experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of behavioral safety strategies.
• Ability to learn and understand fire and security systems, including EAS Systems.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word and report writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Commitment to reliable and consistent attendance.
• Ability to interact with all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Can demonstrate knowledge of product locations and possess the ability to precisely direct customers based upon that knowledge.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states.

Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.

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