Luxury Hotel Security Director

Rosewood Hotel Group; El Monteon; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group is seeking a Director of Security to lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the Security Department across the estate, ensuring guest safety and protection of assets while upholding Rosewood's luxury standards.

You will drive regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and safety programmes, partner with the Engineering Division and senior leadership, and shape pre-opening strategy, capital planning, and team development with a focus on service excellence and

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent in security management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day security operations for the estate.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure 24-hour security coverage as needed across all areas.
• Manage outsourced security providers and ensure contractual compliance and service excellence.
• Conduct patrols and inspections of guests, associates, back-of-house, and perimeter areas.
• Oversee access control, visitor management, and key control procedures.
• Maintain CCTV surveillance and monitoring systems.
• Develop and maintain the resort's Risk Register and conduct risk assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with Fire & Life Safety standards and regulations.
• Represent Security in management and associate meetings, collaborating across departments.
• Support pre-opening strategy and execution in partnership with peers and corporate team.
• Lead recruitment, training, and succession planning for the Security team.
• Promote engagement and performance feedback.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication (written and verbal)

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Hospitality industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management or related field

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV surveillance systems

Risk management software

Job description

Rosewood Hotel Group is seeking a Director of Security to lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the Security Department across the estate, ensuring guest safety and protection of assets while upholding Rosewood's luxury standards.

You will drive regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and safety programmes, partner with the Engineering Division and senior leadership, and shape pre-opening strategy, capital planning, and team development with a focus on service excellence and