Store Detective

Meijer; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; 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 is seeking an Asset Protection professional to safeguard customers, team members and vendors. Responsibilities include inspecting exteriors, conducting backroom and floor walk-throughs, reviewing exception and theft reports, and testifying in court when needed.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with store leadership to mitigate risks and support a secure shopping environment.

Qualifications

• 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 mitigate hazards.
• 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 for corrective action.
• Tests and inspects camera equipment for proper operation.
• Reviews alarm system activity for suspicious events.
• Participates in apprehension of offenders and assists in prosecution of theft cases.
• Documents incident history thoroughly for potential litigation.
• Testifies in court proceedings.
• Adheres to safety practices and policies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High School graduate 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!

Meijer Rewards

• 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.