Store Detective Michigan

Our Michigan City, IN Meijer location is seeking a dedicated Store Detective to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. This role protects the company's people, assets, and operations while supporting overall business success and profitability.

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

• Visually inspect building exterior/parking lot to ensure potential hazards are mitigated.
• Conduct walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
• Review cashier exception reports.
• Conduct internal theft surveillance.
• Review theft activity reports and follow up as necessary.
• Conduct shoplifting surveillance.
• Report safety hazards to Store Leadership so they can be addressed.
• Test and inspect camera equipment for effective operation.
• Review alarm system records for suspicious activity.
• Participate in apprehension of those in violation of the law and assist in prosecution of external theft cases.
• Engage in extensive documentation and report writing, ensuring required documentation is complete and incident history is appropriately written to include pertinent facts that may be required for litigation.
• Testify in criminal court and/or civil court proceedings.
• Adhere to all safety practices, principles, guidelines, and policies.
• Practice 200% safety accountability.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in asset protection or at least 1 year of relevant work experience with transferable skills.
• Strong observation, situational awareness, and surveillance skills.
• Ability to conduct ethical internal and external theft investigations in compliance with company policy and legal standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including accurate report writing and documentation.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during confrontational or high‑stress situations.
• Working knowledge of CCTV, alarm systems, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Store Leadership, Asset Protection partners, and law enforcement.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, or investigative roles within a retail environment.
• Experience identifying and investigating Organized Retail Crime (ORC) activity.
• Interview and interrogation experience related to theft, fraud, or integrity investigations.
• Knowledge 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 statements.
• Loss prevention or asset protection certifications (LPQ, LPC, CFI, or similar).
• Understanding of shrink drivers and how investigative work impacts store profitability.

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 submit your request.