Thomas Wilke
Trenton
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 25-year industry history.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Restoration Technician
Roto-Rooter Services
Cranbury
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Performed water extraction and drying using specialized equipment.
- Assessed damage and developed restoration plans for affected areas.
- Communicated with customers to explain processes and timelines clearly.
- Conducted post-restoration inspections to ensure that all areas are completely dried out before leaving the job site.
- Inspected and assessed water damage in residential homes.
- Removed debris from work area after each job was completed.
- Performed demolition of affected materials, such as drywall, flooring, and insulation.
- Installed drying equipment to restore humidity levels within the home.
- Extracted standing water from the premises using wet-vacs and pumps.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding project status updates.
- Sanitized surfaces with antimicrobial solutions to prevent further contamination.
- Tested for mold using a variety of methods including swabbing and air sampling.
- Maintained certifications related to industry standards for water damage restoration techniques.
- Maintained records of jobs completed detailing type of services rendered and materials used.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on hazardous sites containing black water or sewage contamination.
- Adhered to company policies related to proper disposal of hazardous waste material.
Bird Specialist
Rentokil
Trenton
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted inspections to assess bird activity in various environments.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized bird management plans.
- Installing nets to protect property
- Maintained equipment and tools necessary for bird management tasks.
- Communicated findings and recommendations to team members and clients clearly.
Correctional Officer
Mercer County Corrections
06.2000 - 06.2025
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Weatherization Technician
PSEG
- Maintained detailed records of all completed jobs, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or follow-up services if needed.
- Provided excellent customer service, explaining weatherization processes and benefits to homeowners.
- Optimized heating systems performance by cleaning furnaces, replacing filters, and calibrating thermostats during routine maintenance visits.
- Conducted post-weatherization inspections to verify that improvements met or exceeded industry standards.
- Educated clients on how they can maintain their homes'' energy efficiency through proper maintenance practices and simple behavior changes.
- Worked with a team to complete large-scale weatherization projects within tight deadlines.
- Reduced draftiness in homes by repairing or replacing windows, doors, and other sources of air leakage.
- Worked closely with subcontractors like electricians, plumbers, carpenters for successful project completion.
Education
Florence Memorial High School
Florence, NJSkills
- Teamwork and communication
- Window replacement
- Insulation installation
- Air sealing techniques
- First aid training
- Inmate monitoring
- Search and seizure procedures
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Booking procedures
- Firearm operations trained
- Self-defense tactics
- CCTV monitoring
Timeline
Water Restoration Technician
Roto-Rooter Services
12.2025 - 04.2026
Bird Specialist
Rentokil
09.2025 - 11.2025
Correctional Officer
Mercer County Corrections
06.2000 - 06.2025
Weatherization Technician
PSEG
Florence Memorial High School