Store Detective - Full Time - Michigan City IN

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

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Our Michigan City, IN Meijer location is seeking a dedicated Store Detective to maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment, this role plays a key part in protecting the company’s people, assets, and operations while supporting overall business success and profitability.  

Our Store Detective will ensure 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 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
• And additional assigned tasks as assigned