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Store Detective Intern

CompanyMeijer
LocationTraverse City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Store Detective Intern is responsible for maintaining a safe environment by conducting surveillance, investigating internal and external theft, and performing safety inspections. They also handle incident documentation, assist in legal prosecutions, and monitor security equipment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
30647
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Meijer is a family-owned, Midwest-based retailer with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., we employ more than 71,000 team members and rank among the nation’s largest privately held companies. As the pioneer of the “one-stop shopping” concept, we’re committed to delivering quality products, great value, and exceptional service. Our core values—customers, competition, family, freshness, health, and safety—guide everything we do. For more than 90 years, we’ve supported our communities through charitable giving, nonprofit partnerships, and local events. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. We believe in helping team members reach their full potential because together, we can do great things. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, growth, and family.
About the Role

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

 

Please 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.


 

Must be available Evenings and Weekends

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.

Key Skills
Asset protectionSurveillanceTheft investigationSafety inspectionsReport writingCourt testimonyAlarm system monitoringCamera equipment maintenanceLoss preventionRisk mitigationDocumentationSecurity protocols
Categories
Security & SafetyRetail
Benefits
Weekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs