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Asset Protection Store Detective Full Time

Meijer, Michigan City, IN, United States


Ensures a safe and secure environment for customers, team members, and vendors. Responsible for investigating internal and external theft, including 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.

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Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement and career growth

What You’ll be Doing

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 printer 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 (ensures 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.

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 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.

Additional assigned tasks as assigned.

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