Full Time Security Guard - Formet Industries

Paladin Security; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay available

Free Uniforms

Security license reimbursement

Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring

Opportunities for training

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Paladin Security in St. Thomas, Ontario is hiring a Full-Time Security Guard for Formet Industries. The role involves guarding outdoor perimeters, monitoring access points, and conducting routine patrols of production and warehouse areas while upholding safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have First Aid and CPR Level C, a valid Ontario Security License, and strong communication skills. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 15:30–23:30, at a rate of $18.93/hour, with opportunities for training,

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (oral and written).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to write clear security reports.
• Experience in an industrial/security setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor access points and patrol production and warehouse areas.
• Enforce safety and compliance protocols.
• Log truck traffic and inspect shipments.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with responders.
• Maintain professional conduct under pressure.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Customer service mindset

Report writing

Safety compliance

Education

College/University Education

Job description

Full Time Security Guard - Formet Industries

FormetIndustries is a high-volume manufacturing facility supporting the automotive sector. Security staffare responsible formonitoring access points, conducting patrols of production and warehouse areas, and enforcing safety and compliance protocols. The role requires attentiveness, reliability, and the ability to work within an industrial environment.

Position: Security Guard

City: St. Thomas

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday - Friday (15:30 - 23:30 hours)

Pay Rate: $18.93/hour

Posting Date: October 20, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 27, 2026

External Closing Date: November 15, 2026

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA)

The facility adheres to US Homeland Security CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program access control including inbound and outbound shipments, visitors and contractors. The guard will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions inspecting and logging truck traffic and completing patrols. Experience with CTPAT would be an asset. Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service along with good computer abilities are all core requirements.

Duties include but are not limited to: CTPAT Procedures, Weight Scale Operation, Access Control, Monitor Security Systems, Conduct Security Patrols, Respond to Emergency Situations.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of the Trespass to Property Act
• Able to maintain a professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances and people under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service along with good computer abilities are all core requirements
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write clear, concise and legible reports
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, tact and diplomacy
• Patrol assigned area on foot, as assigned, to ensure personal, building and equipment security
• Watch for and report irregularities by completing investigations and incident reports, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire and/or ambulance personnel, as required
• Sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders and provide specialized security services by enforcing rules and regulations when required
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing direction, responding to emergency situations involving violent individuals and injuries
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

At the time of the interview applicant must be able to produce proof of completion of the following prerequisites:

• Proficient in English (both oral and written)
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work today, get paid today – daily pay available
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance

Education Requirements (All)

College/University Education

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification
Valid Ontario Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This job reports to the Client Services Manager

This is a Full-Time positionHours: Monday - Friday (15:30 - 23:30 hours).

Relocation is not provided and travel is not required