Diane Adams
Bradenton,FL
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Summary
Experienced public safety professional with a long background in community supervision and gatehouse security. Skilled in monitoring access, enforcing policy, and documenting incidents accurately.
Professional in the criminal justice field with expertise in client supervision and rehabilitation. Focused impact in reducing recidivism through structured support and intervention programs, court orders, and probation policies and requirements. Foremost goal was to provide protection of the community from violence, crimes, and victimization as well as ensuring the safety of those on supervision.
Work History
Gatehouse Attendant
Waterlefe Golf & River Club
Bradenton, FL
12.2016 - 10.2024
- Monitored gate access to verify residents, guests, and vendors before entry.
- Logged visitor information and maintained accurate gatehouse records.
- Directed traffic flow and supported safe vehicle movement during peak arrivals.
- Enforced community access policies with professionalism and consistency.
- Communicated with security, clubhouse staff, and residents to resolve access issues.
- Answered phone and radio calls while relaying timely information to appropriate contacts.
- Assisted visitors with directions, deliveries, and property navigation.
- Identified safety concerns and escalated unusual activity for prompt response.
- Reduced wait times at entrances by efficiently verifying identification documents and issuing temporary passes when required.
- Ensured a welcoming environment by greeting visitors professionally and courteously upon arrival.
- Maintained accurate records of visitor information for improved access control procedures.
- Monitored gate areas and addressed security situations with management.
- Disbursed and recorded appropriate gate passes.
- Frequently reviewed security cameras and reported security breaches to management.
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
Bradenton, FL
02.1999 - 05.2021
- Supervised probationers and offenders under community supervision, enforcing court-ordered conditions and public safety requirements.
- Conducted home, employment, and field contacts to monitor compliance and assess offender behavior.
- Investigated supervision violations, documented findings, and prepared violation reports for judicial review.
- Updated case files, risk assessments, and supervision plans with accurate, timely documentation.
- Coordinated with courts, law enforcement, and treatment providers to resolve supervision issues and support compliance.
- Executed arrest and search procedures when warranted, following department policy and legal standards.
- Assisted in facilitating offender reentry into the community by connecting them with essential resources and services.
- Maintained public safety by closely supervising high-risk offenders and ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Fostered an open line of communication between probationers, their families, and relevant stakeholders involved in the reintegration process.
- Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations to provide accurate information for judicial decisions.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by participating in regular security audits and adhering to established protocols.
- Implemented targeted interventions based on individualized case plans, addressing specific risk factors associated with reoffending.
- Prepared detailed reports on probationer progress for submission to the court, informing judicial decision-making.
- Assessed offender needs and connected them with appropriate treatment programs or educational opportunities for personal growth.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine appropriate levels of supervision for each probationer, allocating resources effectively.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA08-1997
High School Diploma -
Hollidaysburg Area High School
Hollidaysburg, PA05-1972
Skills
- Visitor screening
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Fire safety awareness
- Security awareness
- Adaptable work hours
Timeline
Gatehouse Attendant
Waterlefe Golf & River Club
12.2016 - 10.2024
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
02.1999 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Hollidaysburg Area High School