KAZUYOSHI TAKIGAWA
Izumisano City
Summary
Seasoned Security Operations Supervisor with over 20 years of leadership experience in Japan’s security industry, including serving as the lead supervisor for FedEx Kansai Airport vendor operations. Certified Level-1 X-ray Screening Specialist and recognized expert in air cargo security, with proven expertise in physical security management, access control systems, CCTV operations, and emergency response. Holder of multiple nationally accredited security licenses in Japan, covering facility security, personal protection, fire prevention, traffic and crowd control, airport security, and hazardous work safety. Skilled in supervising and training large security teams, and ensuring compliance with aviation, corporate, and regulatory security standards. Adept at implementing KPI-driven improvements, enhancing workforce performance, and maintaining the highest levels of safety, service quality, and operational integrity in mission-critical environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Supervisor
KSP-WEST Co. Ltd
03.2022 - Current
- Supervise and motivate security personnel to ensure productivity, engagement, and compliance with aviation and corporate security standards.
- Oversee physical security operations including access control, CCTV monitoring, cargo screening and restricted-area management.
- Coordinate daily security operations in a high-traffic international airport, delivering multiple critical tasks within strict timeframes while maintaining safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead incident response and emergency procedures, ensuring quick resolution of threats and minimal operational disruption.
- Enhance customer and stakeholder satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, maintaining open communication, and ensuring a professional and safe environment.
- Train and develop staff in security procedures, performance standards, and regulatory requirements, fostering continuous improvement and KPI achievement.
Security Supervisor
Toa Keibi Hosho Co., Ltd
06.2004 - 02.2022
- Supervised and motivated large security teams to ensure operational effectiveness, engagement, and compliance with airport and corporate security standards.
- Oversaw physical security operations including passenger and cargo screening, access control for restricted areas, and CCTV surveillance in a high-traffic international airport environment.
- Directed daily airport security operations, coordinating multiple critical tasks under strict timelines while maintaining safety, organization, and regulatory compliance.
- Led incident response and emergency procedures, ensuring effective threat management, minimal disruption, and alignment with aviation security protocols.
- Strengthened stakeholder and customer relations by resolving issues promptly, facilitating clear communication, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality service.
- Trained and developed staff in aviation security procedures, regulatory requirements, and performance standards, driving continuous improvement and KPI achievement.
Sales Account Executive & Licensed Tour Conductor
Dover Limited Company
01.1996 - 05.2004
- Managed corporate and individual client accounts, providing tailored travel solutions and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
- Identified customer needs and collaborated with the Tour Creation Division to design customized domestic and international travel packages.
- Served as a licensed tour conductor, leading overseas and domestic tours, ensuring customer safety, satisfaction, and compliance with travel regulations.
- Responded to and resolved various on-site incidents during tours, demonstrating strong crisis management and communication skills.
- Gained extensive overseas work exposure, enhancing adaptability and cross-cultural communication skills valuable in global business environments.
Education
English Language Training
New York Institute of Business Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
Ritto High School
Skills
- Physical Security Operations & Facility Protection
- Access Control & CCTV Systems Management
- Air Cargo Security & X-ray Screening (Level 1 Certified)
- Risk & Threat Assessment / Crisis Management
- Regulatory Compliance (ICAO, TSA, JCAB, RA/KS)
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Emergency Response & Evacuation Planning
- Performance Monitoring & KPI Improvement
- Documentation, Reporting & Incident Management
- Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
Certification
- Driver License Class I.-1989
- Certificate of Licensed Tour Conductor (Itinerary Management Supervisor) -1991
- Certificate of Qualification for Parking Lot Surveillance Personnel. -2005
- Grade 1 Certification in Facility Security Services. -2009
- Certified Instructor and Supervisor for Type 1 Security Services. -2009
- Certified Manager for Mechanical Security Services. -2009
- Certified Instructor and Supervisor for Type 4 Security Services. (Personal Protection)-2010
- Certified Instructor and Supervisor for Type 2 Security Services (Traffic and Crowd Control) -2010
- Grade 1 Certification in Crowd Control Security Services. -2010
- Self-Defense Firefighting Operations Training Course. -2011
- Class A Fire Prevention Manager. -2011
- Certified Instructor and Supervisor for Type 3 Security Services (Cash and Valuables Transport). -2011
- Grade 2 Certification in Traffic Guidance Security Services. -2012
- Certified Supervisor for Oxygen Deficiency and Hydrogen Sulfide Hazardous Work. -2013
- Class 2 Health Supervisor. -2013
- Grade 1 Certification in Airport Security Guard & Screening Operation Specialist. -2013
LANGUAGES
Japanese: Native language
English: B1 Intermediate
Timeline
Security Supervisor
KSP-WEST Co. Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Security Supervisor
Toa Keibi Hosho Co., Ltd
06.2004 - 02.2022
Sales Account Executive & Licensed Tour Conductor
Dover Limited Company
01.1996 - 05.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Ritto High School
English Language Training
New York Institute of Business Technology