RWMYA - Director of Security

General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Country/Region Japan Province/City Okinawa Hiring Entity Rosewood Miyakojima Department Security

Job Type
Full-time Permanent

Job Description
Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact. As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place. THE TEAM As part of our Rooms Division leadership team, the Security & Safety Manager plays a vital role in creating a secure, safe, and welcoming environment for our guests, associates, and visitors. Reporting to the Director of Rooms (or Hotel Manager, as applicable), you will lead the Security & Safety team while working closely with all departments across the hotel, external authorities, and emergency response agencies to uphold the highest standards of safety, security, and risk management. YOUR ROLE As Security & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for safeguarding people, assets, operations, and the reputation of the hotel. Through effective leadership, proactive risk prevention, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness, you will foster a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. You will serve as a trusted advisor to hotel leadership, support operational excellence, and ensure the property remains fully prepared to respond to any security or emergency situation. How You’ll Make The Place
• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Security & Safety department, ensuring the highest standards of safety and guest care.
• Monitor property conditions and implement effective measures to maintain a secure, hazard-free environment for guests and associates.
• Oversee security systems including CCTV surveillance, access control, alarms, and emergency response systems.
• Ensure thorough incident reporting, investigations, follow-up actions, and accurate record keeping.
• Drive compliance with Fire, Life, Health & Safety (FLHS) standards, local occupational safety regulations, permits, and certifications.
• Lead fire drills, emergency response exercises, first-aid training, and crisis preparedness initiatives across the hotel.
• Serve as a key member of the Crisis Management Team and coordinate effective responses during emergencies and critical incidents.
• Develop, coach, and inspire the Security team while promoting a strong culture of safety awareness throughout the property. COULD THIS BE YOU?
• You have strong experience leading security and safety operations within hospitality, luxury service, or a similarly dynamic environment.
• You are knowledgeable in risk management, emergency preparedness, safety compliance, and incident investigation practices.
• You are confident building positive relationships with government agencies, emergency services, and external stakeholders.
• You excel at leading, motivating, and developing teams while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• You remain calm under pressure and can make sound decisions during emergencies and time-sensitive situations.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to influence and engage colleagues across all levels of the organization.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity.
• You are passionate about creating safe environments while delivering exceptional guest and associate experiences. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.

About Us
Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility The resort’s 55 villa accommodations will feature private pools, landscaped gardens and unobstructed sea views. Conceived by Netherlands-based Studio Piet Boon, the architecture and interiors are seamlessly designed to immerse guests in the natural surroundings and express harmony with the island through the extensive use of local materials. Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc. is providing local architectural expertise and support in realizing the design vision. Four restaurants and bars will include relaxed beachfront concepts showcasing fresh seafood, prized island-raised beef, locally distilled spirits and craft beer. With a stunning seascape as a backdrop, the resort’s indoor and outdoor event venues will host unforgettable destination weddings and private celebrations. On-site recreation will include a standalone Rosewood Explorer’s Club, Rosewood’s program for younger guests designed to inspire creativity and imagination, encourage adventure, discovery and social responsibility through unique experiences attuned to the destination. Asaya, Rosewood’s pioneering integrated wellness concept, will offer treatment rooms set amid private gardens, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy facilities and a menu of programs and services influenced by local healing traditions. Beyond the resort, guests will discover an abundance of vividly picturesque sites, from the majestic natural stone arch of nearby Sunayama beach to the perfectly poised lighthouse at Higashi-Hennazaki Cape (a nationally designated “Place of Scenic Beauty”) and the seven-kilometer stretch of Yonaha Maehama, regularly ranked as Japan’s best beach and renowned for its cinematic sunsets. Even a brief sojourn will reveal distinctive customs, culture, dialects, cuisine and crafts as well as the beguiling ways of the Okinawan uchinanchu (“sea people”) who inhabit the island.