Asset Protection Store Detective Full Time

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 RewardsWeekly pay Scheduling flexibilityPaid parental leave Paid education assistanceTeam member discount Development programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!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 DoingVisually 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 asset protection or at least 1 year of relevant work experience with transferable skillsStrong observation, situational awareness, and surveillance skillsAbility to conduct ethical internal and external theft investigations in compliance with company policy and legal standardsEffective verbal and written communication skills, including accurate report writing and documentationDemonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentialityAbility to remain calm and professional during confrontational or high‑stress situationsWorking knowledge of CCTV, alarm systems, and basic computer applicationsAbility to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periodsFlexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysAbility to collaborate effectively with Store Leadership, Asset Protection partners, and law enforcementPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience in Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, or investigative roles within a retail environmentExperience identifying and investigating Organized Retail Crime (ORC) activityInterview and interrogation experience related to theft, fraud, or integrity investigationsKnowledge of investigative best practices (e.g., Wicklander‑Zulawski, Reid, or similar methods)Proven ability to develop thorough, court‑ready cases including video evidence and written statementsLoss prevention or asset protection certifications (LPQ, LPC, CFI, or similar)Understanding of shrink drivers and how investigative work impacts store profitabilityAnd additional assigned tasks as assignedWe 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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.