Position Overview

Position Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.93/hour
Site: Formet Industries
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 15:30 – 23:30
Overtime Methodology: ESA

Site Overview

Formet Industries is a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility located in St. Thomas, Ontario. The facility operates under strict safety and compliance standards, including the US Homeland Security CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program. The site environment involves active indoor production and warehouse areas, as well as outdoor truck gates requiring consistent monitoring and traffic inspection across all weather conditions.

What You'll Be Doing

- Maintain site access control by verifying contractors, visitors, and inbound/outbound shipments in accordance with CTPAT security protocols.
- Operate weight scales and complete detailed logs for truck traffic in outdoor environments during all weather conditions.
- Conduct foot patrols of production, warehouse, and perimeter areas to ensure person, facility, and equipment security.
- Monitor security systems and maintain a visible presence to deter safety and security hazards.
- Respond calmly to emergency situations, injuries, or security breaches, contacting emergency services as required.
- Write clear, concise, and legible incident reports and log daily shift activity.
- Provide professional customer service and directions to employees, visitors, and key site stakeholders.

Must Haves

- Valid Ontario Security Guard License
- Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
- College or University education
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Working knowledge of the Trespass to Property Act
- Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
- Solid computer skills for logging access and operating security systems
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and ability to handle pressure calmly
- Physical ability to conduct foot patrols and work outdoors in all weather conditions

Nice-to-Haves





- Prior experience working with CTPAT standards or within an industrial manufacturing setting

What's In It For You?

- Access to daily pay options (work today, get paid today)
- Competitive pay rate and perks package
- Free uniforms provided, including a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance
- Security guard license reimbursement program
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

Application Deadlines

Internal Applicants: October 27, 2026
External Applicants: November 30, 2026

If you meet these qualifications and are looking to build a career in security, submit your application today to join our team at Formet Industries.

Why Join Our Team?

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.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

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

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

📌 Security Guard at Formet Industries (St. Thomas)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 St. Thomas