Security Guard

Posted:
8/19/2026, 12:57:57 AM

Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
On-site

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Security Guard for our First Quality Home Care Products facility located in Salt Lake City, UT.  The Security Officers’ primary role is to improve the security and safety of the site by providing a presence to help manage contractor and visitor access and control their movement, monitor access to the plant and conduct security and safety patrols throughout the plant and grounds.

  

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.
  • Display and monitor the “Contractor/Visitor Calendar”, Gate Cameras, and Security Cameras on the desktop daily.
  • Identification is obtained from all contractors when they arrive at the front desk, prior to obtaining any type of badge, (access or ID).
  • Do daily inventory for access badges.
  • Answer the Switchboard; direct calls and respond to questions as appropriate.
  • Maintain a presence at the lobby during high volume periods to check contractor and visitor badges in and out.
  • Ensure contractors and visitors have prior approval and safety training if required prior to allowing access
  • Monitor security cameras
  • Conduct security and safety patrols
  • Report suspicious activity to the appropriate people
  • Contact appropriate plant personnel for direction in urgent situations
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as directed by appropriate First Quality personnel

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

  • High regard for professionalism and confidentiality
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Standard knowledge of computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Previous security experience a plus
  • High school diploma

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off (three-week minimum)
  • Medical, dental and vision starting day one
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
  • Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
  • ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

First Quality

Website: https://www.firstquality.com/

Headquarter Location: Great Neck, New York, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1989

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consumer ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Retail

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas