​James Dibrell began his corrections career​ in 2008 as a correctional officer at BCFC. In subsequent years, Dibrell rose through the security ranks, promoting to sergeant in 2013, lieutenant in 2018 and captain in 2022. He was named deputy warden in October 2024.

Dibrell has also served as a security threat group officer, radio technician, and was a member of the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT), serving as assistant CERT commander and later as CERT commander. In addition, he served as an institutional instructor in firearms, TASER, pepper ball, less lethal compliance, cell entry, restraint chair usage, CPR, and first aid. Dibrell is a 2023 graduate of the Commissioner's Executive Leadership Program.