KELLY GOFORTH ADAMS
Orange
Summary
Law enforcement professional with significant experience in maintaining public safety and enforcing laws. Known for strong collaborative skills and ability to adapt to changing situations. Recognized for commitment to teamwork and achieving positive outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Police Officer
Albemarle County Police Department
01.2003 - 02.2025
- Working for the County of Albemarle, I patrolled the County to respond to emergency calls for service, enforce traffic laws, prevent criminal activity, investigate cases, and build rapport with the citizens and businesses of Albemarle County
- I regularly made arrests, completed complex investigations and interviews, resolved critical incidents
- I have experience as an Evidence Tech securing, processing, and collecting evidence from crime scenes
- I have earned General Instructor Certification, NCIC/VCIN Instructor Certification, FTO & PTO Certification, Breath Alcohol Operator, Firearms Instructor (including RDS/PMO, Rifle, Simunitions, TacMed Instructor), Glock Armorer, Driver Instructor Certification (including PIT Train the Trainer), and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Certification as well as CIT Train the Trainer Certification, and Crisis Negotiations Certification
- I served as a member of the Firearms Training Unit, SRT (Field Force) and Crisis Negotiations Team, and Driver Team, acted as Team Leader of the Mentoring Team after developing and implementing the program from scratch
- I also served as a Wellness Assessment Coordinators for the Wellness Team, as well as serving on the Policy Review Committee and Skills Proficiency Board
- I used my interpersonal, observation, and investigative skills, as well as experience and instincts, on a daily basis to successfully make informed decisions, prioritize, problem-solve, and complete tasks within a team or individual setting
Police Officer
Waynesboro Police Department
01.2001 - 01.2003
- As a police officer for Waynesboro, I patrolled the city to preserve law and order, prevent crimes, and assist citizens
- I also performed traffic enforcement, worked automobile accidents, responded to disturbances, assaults, alarms, larcenies, robberies, and other calls for service
- I also collected evidence, prepared reports, testified in court, conducted interviews and interrogations, and investigations
- I regularly made arrests for both misdemeanor and felony crimes and issued summonses for traffic violations
- I maintained NCIC/VCIN certification (Level A) and handled hits, queries, and entries to the state/national database
Corrections Officer
Coffeewood Correctional Center
09.1997 - 08.1998
- As a corrections officer, I ensured the safety and security of the inmates and the surrounding community
- I followed the policies and procedures of the Department of Corrections, as well as enforced the rules and regulations of the institution
- I dealt with crowd control, mass movement, and some counseling and investigation of inmate problems
- I constantly used my human relation skills to deal with inmates, as well as peers and supervisors
- I primarily worked unsupervised while following the directives of my supervisors
- I used radios, security restraints, and trained in the use of firearms
- I served as a member of the Emergency Response Team/ Strike Force and was certified in ERT training, including Stun Gun and REACT Belt Certifications and Riot Control techniques
- I earned DCJS Certification, Basic Officer Training Certification, & Strike Force Certification
- I took a sabbatical in the fall of 1998 and returned to college full time to earn my BS degree at James Madison University
Education
Academic Diploma - Governor’s Seal
Orange County High School
Orange, VAUniversity of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VAAA&S Degree - Cum Laude
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VAMaster of Science - Criminal Justice: Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology; Deviance & Criminology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2000
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Mental resilience
- Integrity and honesty
- Community policing
- Courtroom testimony
- Restraint techniques
- Crisis management
- Effective Leadership Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Assertiveness
- Firearms Handling Expertise
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Hostage negotiation
Character Traits
- Strong desire to use knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Learn quickly
- Adapt well to new situations
- Strong work ethic
- Work well under pressure
- Cooperate and communicate well with others
- Can work without supervision
- Strong computer and documentation skills
- Leadership abilities
- Common sense
- Integrity
- Crisis management and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and personality
Certification
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Hostage Negotiations Certification – FBI
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Field Training Officer Certification (FTO)
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Master Police Officer
Albemarle County Police Department
01.2003 - 02.2025
Police Officer
Waynesboro Police Department
01.2001 - 01.2003
Corrections Officer
Coffeewood Correctional Center
09.1997 - 08.1998
University of Mary Washington
AA&S Degree - Cum Laude
Germanna Community College
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Hostage Negotiations Certification – FBI
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Field Training Officer Certification (FTO)
- CPR/AED Certification
Academic Diploma - Governor’s Seal
Orange County High School
Master of Science - Criminal Justice: Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology; Deviance & Criminology
James Madison University
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