Loss Prevention Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a Loss Prevention Intern for its Corporate Security department for the summer of 2027. The intern reports to the Corporate Security Supervisor and Assistant Director, Corporate Security, and works alongside Loss Prevention team members. The role combines office work, store visits, surveillance review, documentation, audits and meetings, and shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays or special events.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor store premises, entry and exit points, aisles, sales floors and backrooms, and learn how surveillance systems, cameras, physical observation and store patrols detect suspicious activity.
• Support inventory audits, shortage reviews and other efforts to identify discrepancies and reduce shrink.
• Document theft-related incidents, suspicious activity and policy violations, and support investigations into internal theft, external theft, fraud and misconduct.
• Review surveillance footage and incident documentation, help organize case materials and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and report safety hazards, learn safety policies and emergency response procedures, and help promote a safe shopping and working environment.
• Prepare or organize training materials on asset protection, safety procedures and loss prevention awareness.
• Interact professionally with customers and employees, and support loss prevention awareness efforts.
• Learn and support company policies on loss prevention, safety, ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct, and assist with compliance reviews.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Security Management, Retail Management, Homeland Security or a related field.
• Strong interest in loss prevention, asset protection, investigations, retail security, corporate security or law enforcement.
• Previous retail, security, customer service or internship experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to stay calm and professional in a fast-paced retail environment.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.