Store Detective

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. seeks a Security professional to protect store assets and ensure a safe shopping environment. You will monitor premises, conduct surveillance, and document incidents to support investigations.

The role requires vigilance, communication with store leadership, and adherence to safety policies. Prior security or loss prevention experience is preferred, with flexibility to work on-site at Meijer locations in Michigan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in security or at least 1 year of work experience.
• Experience in loss prevention or asset protection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect building exterior and parking lot for hazards.
• Conduct walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
• Review cashier exception reports.
• Conduct internal and shoplifting surveillance.
• Document incident histories and write comprehensive reports.
• Test and inspect camera equipment and alarm systems.
• Assist in apprehension of law violators and support prosecutions.

Skills

Security awareness

Observation skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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!

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

Ensures 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.

What You'll be Doing:

• 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.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

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

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.

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.

We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

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