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Jesse Valdivia

Miami,FL

Summary

With 17 years at the forefront of investigative experience, notably with as a detective in the Narcotics Section and now as a supervisor with the Special Victims Bureau, I've honed a blend of robust investigative skills and strong interpersonal abilities. Fluent in English and Spanish, my career is marked by significant collaborations with federal agencies and a track record of leading high-stakes criminal investigations, underscoring my commitment to law enforcement excellence.

Driven to be considered a master of my craft and understand the only way to achieve that is through collaboration with my colleagues built on trust and camaraderie. Mentored by my peers of whom I hold in the highest regard, I take with me the respect I have for them and apply that to every aspect of my career as I strive to set a standard they would consider acceptable. I leave my pride at the door when it comes to interpersonal relationships and approach each encounter both positive and negative, with an open mind free of my own perspective, when said situation requires. I also do not hesitate to respectfully voice my opinion when necessary and take pride in saying that I have and will never ask of a subordinate to handle/complete a task(s) or conduct themselves in a manner that I myself would not do. I believe that an individual whether it be a supervisor or subordinate, is only as successful as their squad, especially in specialized units and the only way to achieve that is through camaraderie.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Sergeant

Special Victims Bureau
01.2023 - Current
  • Primary supervision of sexual crime investigations, including but not limited to, responding to active scenes, responding to all investigations classified as a "Major Case" under the Special Victims Bureau criteria and staying abreast with active investigations assigned to detectives under my command.
  • Providing the Special Victims Bureau command staff with up to date development(s) on all major case investigations via text and major case memo email.
  • Assisting in investigations when requested and/or required.
  • Providing guidance when sought from detectives.
  • Implementing correction(s) and/or redirection when it is determined to be in the best interest of the detective and/or investigation.
  • Reviewing all case files submitted by detectives, for investigative integrity/proficiency, proper documentation and collection of evidence.
  • Review of all supplemental reports for grammatical accuracy and effective use of syntax.
  • Maintaining up to date case log, tracking case files status and submissions.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
  • Motivate detectives to take pride in their work and strive to become the best version of themselves.
  • Promote positive work environment, with emphasis on camaraderie and trust.
  • Encourage detectives to apply an "out of the box" approach on investigations and explore all investigative avenue available at their disposal.
  • Authorization of overtime in a fiscally responsible manner and submit payroll on a weekly basis.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Attended and successfully completed First Line Supervision Training.

Police Sergeant

Hammocks District, Uniform Patrol
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques and career advancement opportunities.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Encouraged officers to apply a proactive approach during their shift.
  • Prepared and submitted evaluations on a monthly basis for each officer.
  • Routinely meet with officers and discuss areas of their performance where they should apply more self initiative and/or acknowledge their accomplishments.
  • Authorized overtime and submitted payroll on a weekly basis.

Detective

Organized Crime Bureau, Narcotics Section
05.2014 - 07.2022
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
  • Maintained up tp date knowledge of current narcotic(s) trends, including but not limited to, prices, methods of transportation, street terms or "slang," packaging, etc.
  • Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Authored and maintained redline(s) and venture file(s) reports on long term investigations.
  • Maintained outstanding relationship with the State Attorney's Office, understanding the crucial role they have with each investigation.
  • Testified at trail on the Federal and State level as an expert in my field, resulting in multiple felony convictions based on my testimony.
  • Lead investigations on the Federal and State level.
  • Documented and maintained multiple Confidential Informants at the same time.
  • Held briefings with Confidential Informant(s) and/or subject(s) and the State Attorney's Office to gather critical information on investigations.
  • Worked with State Attorney's Office on clemency for Confidential Informant(s) and/or subject(s) via "Queen for a Day" and/or pending charge(s) negotiations.
  • Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations.
  • Worked multiple investigations alongside various federal entities, including: The Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security Investigations, Customs Border and Patrol, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
  • Conducted long term investigations resulting is RICO charges of entire Drug Trafficking Organizations.
  • Initiated and led investigation "Dope R Us," resulting in: seizure of over 250 kilograms of cocaine, Title III "wiretap" approval of five (5) subject(s) phones, two (2) vehicle tracker warrants (renewed 3 times), five (5) active poll cameras, two (2) pen register warrants, four (4) trash pulls, reviewing over 20+ hours of jail call(s) conversation(s) resulting in critical information for the progression of te investigation, handled two (2) confidential informants, identified a Drug Trafficking Organization connected to the "Juarez Cartel" located in Mexico, operating in Miami-Dade County, seizure of 200 kilograms of cocaine at the Texas/Mexico border, identified and arrested main supplier of cocaine into the United States for the "Juarez Cartel" and the identification and arrest of a subject Drug Enforcement Association Agents were looking for, who was connected to two (2) murders
  • Initiated, led and operated as primary undercover officer for Operation "Neon Lights," resulting in: year long investigation of the "Booby Trap" gentlemen's club, held weekly briefings of ongoing investigation with State Attorney's Office, Human Trafficking Task Force and Confidential Informant(s), coordinated operation of over 100 Law Enforcement Officers and multiple Law Enforcement entities to execute, 11 arrest warrants, the simultaneous execution of dual warrants at establishment.
  • Initiated and led investigation "Mo Money," resulting in: Largest money seizure in Narcotics Bureau history (6.9 million dollars in U.S. currency), leading to entire Narcotics Bureau being placed on “Alpha/Bravo” shift to assist in investigation, obtained two (2) vehicle trackers, one (1) poll camera, and provided information to Homeland Security Investigation Agents in Venezuela, resulting in the seizure of an additional 2.9 million dollars in U.S. currency.
  • Initiated, led, and operated and the primary undercover officer for operation “Molly Takedown,” which resulted in the arrest of a high ranking “Gang Disciple” criminal street gang member with the moniker “Vicious” who was connected to a homicide that occurred in Miami-Dade County.
  • Identified and executed search warrants for multiple marijuana hydroponics laboratory being run out of residential homes.
  • Applied for and successfully completed trainings to perform my duties as a detective at an optimal level including: Search Warrants, Interviews and Interrogations, Surveillance Tactics, Tactical Narcotics Team.
  • Awarded the “Major Campaign” achievement one two (2) separate occasions. First in 2017, for traveling to Key West, FL, to repair damages for local first responders, whose homes were affected by Hurricane Irma. Then again in 2018, for traveling to Mexico Beach, FL, to repair damages for local first responders, whose homes were affected by Hurricane Michael.
  • Conducted presentation to students from Belen Jesuit Academy and Lourdes Academy on significant role the State Attorney’s Office plays in investigations and the importance of maintain a positive relationship amongst Law Enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office.
  • Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Detective

Hammocks District, Gang Investigation Unit
07.2011 - 05.2014
  • Conducted investigations into criminal street gangs.
  • Keeping abreast with active and emerging criminal street gangs and their structure, including but not limited to, hierarchy, frequent areas of occupation aka “turf,” gang initiation rituals, colors and hand signals.
  • Authored and executed search and/or arrest warrant(s) related to ongoing cases.
  • Identified new criminal street gang that had formed in the Hammocks District “316 Savage Mafia.”
  • Maintained outstanding relationship with the State Attorney's Office, understanding the crucial role they have with each investigation.
  • Testified at trail on the Federal and State level as an expert in my field, resulting in multiple felony convictions and Judge(s) decision to classify individual(s) as an 874 documented gang member, based on my testimony.
  • Participated in monthly Multi-Agency Gang Task Force (MAGTAF) operations.
  • Located and arrested documented fugitive gang member connected homicide, utilizing a pen register warrant.
  • Located multiple occupied stolen vehicles, resulting in the arrest(s) subject(s).
  • Identified multiple marijuana hydroponics laboratory being run out of residential homes.
  • Obtained multiple firearm seizures and arrests of subjects.
  • Documented and maintained multiple Confidential Informants at the same time.
  • Held briefings with Confidential Informant(s) and/or subject(s) and the State Attorney’s Office to gather critical information on investigations.
  • Worked with State Attorney’s Office on clemency for Confidential Informant(s) and/or subject(s) via “Queen for a Day” and/or pending charge(s) negotiations.
  • Worked in conjunction with the Nuisance abatement team, to execute a search warrant of residence conducting illegal narcotics transactions.
  • Testified to the Nuisance Abatement Board to have occupants evicted from residence.
  • Prepared investigative redlines and venture files for long term investigations.
  • Applied for and successfully completed trainings to perform my duties as a detective at an optimal level including, Investigating Criminal Street Gangs and Investigating Gang Related Homicides.
  • Held roll calls with uniform units to update them on gang related information occurring within their area of patrol.

Detective

Midwest District, General Investigations Unit
03.2009 - 07.2011
  • Patrolled pre-designated areas of concern, to deter criminal activity, utilizing high visibility, citizen encounters and high volume of arrests on a monthly basis, as a member of the Burglary Enforcement Suppression Team (BEST).
  • Conducted surveillance and located multiple subjects and/or vehicles, wanted by General Investigation Unit (GIU) Detectives for criminal offences.
  • Located multiple occupied stolen vehicles, resulting in the arrest(s) subject(s).
  • Identified multiple marijuana hydroponics laboratory being run out of residential homes.
  • Obtained multiple firearm seizures and arrests of subjects.
  • Applied for and successfully completed the Robbery Intervention (RID) school.

Detective

Midwest District, General Investigations Unit
11.2008 - 03.2009
  • Investigate residential burglaries that occurred in the Midwest District.
  • Create Be On Look Out (BOLO) flyers to be dispensed to uniform patrol and all units designated to the corresponding area.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
  • Interviewed multiple subject(s) resulting in confessions for residential burglaries.
  • Conducted “Master Investigations” in which subject(s) confessed to committing multiple residential burglaries, followed by on location identification by the subject(s) of the burglarized homes.
  • Attended pre-trial hearings and depositions, thoroughly presenting all the facts and documents pertaining to my investigation.
  • Applied for and successfully completed trainings to perform my duties as a detective at an optimal level including, Introduction to General Investigations and the Vehicle Identification Course.

Police Officer

Midwest District, Uniform Patrol
11.2007 - 11.2008
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Consistently produced highest volume of arrests on squad.
  • Located two (2) occupied stolen vehicles, resulting in the arrest of the subject(s) and recovery of vehicle(s)
  • Effected multiple felony arrest for possession of firearms and narcotics.
  • Awarded the June 2008, Citizens Advisory Committee’s (CAC) Officer of The Month Award for the apprehension of a subject wanted for robbery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southwest Miami Senior Highschool
Miami, FL
06-2003

Skills

  • 17 years of investigative experience

  • Conducted hundreds of criminal investigations

  • Strong writing skills

  • Strong relationships with multiple Federal agencies and local police departments

  • Fluent in speaking in English and Spanish

  • Fluent reading and writing in English and Spanish

  • Driven to be the best in my assignment

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Positively respond to constructive criticism

  • Team first mentality approach, prioritizing camaraderie

  • Completely dedicated to the commitment it takes to work in a unit as coveted as the Homicide Bureau

  • The upmost respect for those who have done this job before me

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Special Victims Bureau
01.2023 - Current

Police Sergeant

Hammocks District, Uniform Patrol
07.2022 - 01.2023

Detective

Organized Crime Bureau, Narcotics Section
05.2014 - 07.2022

Detective

Hammocks District, Gang Investigation Unit
07.2011 - 05.2014

Detective

Midwest District, General Investigations Unit
03.2009 - 07.2011

Detective

Midwest District, General Investigations Unit
11.2008 - 03.2009

Police Officer

Midwest District, Uniform Patrol
11.2007 - 11.2008

High School Diploma -

Southwest Miami Senior Highschool

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