Gretta Valiente-Smith
Satellite Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with over 22 years of expertise in conducting investigations, ensuring compliance, and fostering community relationships. Proven ability to manage sensitive cases with integrity and confidentiality, deliver concise investigative reports, and implement process improvements. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a strong background in team leadership, conflict resolution, and ethics training.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer – Patrol Corporal
Satellite Beach Police Department
04.2002 - Current
- Conduct thorough investigations, including interviews and document reviews, while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding participants' rights
- Produce comprehensive and accurate investigative reports to support disciplinary or corrective actions
- Provide training on investigative techniques and ethics to new employees and other team members
- Analyze complex situations, determine root causes, and recommend actionable solutions
- Develop relationships with peers, law enforcement, and governmental agencies to enhance collaboration and resource access.
- Monitor team performance, ensure adherence to policies, and drive continuous improvement in operational effectiveness
- Utilize active listening skills to conduct objective interviews, ask open-ended and difficult questions non-judgmentally, and gather unbiased facts
- Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and maintain professional integrity
Education
Law Enforcement Certificate -
Brevard Community College
Melbourne, FL05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2001
Skills
- Expertise in investigative standards, principles, and techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), SharePoint, and QuickBooks
- Strong active listening and interpersonal communication skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Ability to compose concise, unbiased investigative reports
- Skilled in conflict resolution and ethical advisement
- Adept at collaborating with legal counsel and senior leadership
- Experience in process improvements and data-driven decision-making
Accomplishments
- Recognized for exemplary performance in team leadership and training
- Commended for outstanding problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Honored with community service awards for initiatives improving safety and public trust
Certification
- Florida General Instructor Techniques
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Pharmaceutical Drug Investigations & Identification
- Rapid Response to Active Shooter
- School Resource Officer Certification
- Recognizing Security Threat Groups & Gangs
- Incident Command System Phase One
- Weapon of Mass Destruction Terrorism Operational Response
- Criminal Patrol and Contraband Concealment Investigations
- Female Tactical School
- Driving Under the Influence Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Radar Speed Measurement
- Comprehensive School Threat Assessment
- NCIC/FCIC Limited Access Certification
Awards
- Recognized for exemplary performance in team leadership and training.
- Commended for outstanding problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Honored with community service awards for initiatives improving safety and public trust.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer – Patrol Corporal
Satellite Beach Police Department
04.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Florida
- Florida General Instructor Techniques
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Pharmaceutical Drug Investigations & Identification
- Rapid Response to Active Shooter
- School Resource Officer Certification
- Recognizing Security Threat Groups & Gangs
- Incident Command System Phase One
- Weapon of Mass Destruction Terrorism Operational Response
- Criminal Patrol and Contraband Concealment Investigations
- Female Tactical School
- Driving Under the Influence Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Radar Speed Measurement
- Comprehensive School Threat Assessment
- NCIC/FCIC Limited Access Certification
Law Enforcement Certificate -
Brevard Community College
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