JRCC

JRCC promotes Dockter

Brandi Dockter has accepted the promotion of case manager at the James River Correctional Center effective Sept. 1.

September 15, 2012

JRCC announces promotions

James River Correctional Center has announced the following promotions: Connie Hackman-Rivinius was promoted from training officer to chief of security effective Dec. 15. Hackman-Rivinius started working with the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer in May 1995 at the North Dakota State Penitentiary in Bismarck. She was promoted to the position of caseworker in July 1997. In May 1998, Hackman-Rivinius was promoted to lieutenant and moved to Jamestown when the James River Correctional Center opened. She assumed the duties of correctional case manager in June 2001, when the fifth and sixth floor housing units were opened.

January 15, 2011

Lind named Employee of Month

Correctional Officer Arlen Lind was chosen Employee of the Month for April for the James River Correctional Center.

May 01, 2010

Stein named top JRCC worker

Correctional Officer Brent Stein was chosen as employee of the month for February for the James River Correctional Center. Officer Stein has been assigned to the Special Assistance Unit for approximately two years, where JRCC officials said he has developed “an excellent working relationship with inmates and staff alike.”

February 27, 2010

Unemployment rates bring many to N.D.

When Lennell Smith worked retail sales in Detroit, having vehicle parts stolen out of cars in the parking lot or being robbed at gunpoint was part of his job.

By Ben Rodgers , February 11, 2010

Programs give JRCC inmates job skills they can use upon release

To reduce crime and the expense to incarcerate those who commit it, the state offers felons financial stability — or at least a means to get there. North Dakota incarcerates about 1,000 inmates a year, and room and board costs about $30,000 for each one.

January 15, 2010

JRCC staff recognized for years of service

Recently the following employees at James River Correctional Center were presented with the following awards for years of state service:

December 19, 2009

Lorenz graduates from program

Jeff Lorenz, safety officer at James River Correctional Center, recently graduated from a staff and command program in Bismarck taught by the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.

October 31, 2009

Beyer named top JRCC worker

Correctional Officer II Jeff Beyer was chosen as employee of the month for September for the James River Correctional Center. Beyer was assigned to the night shift for two years and can be relied upon to complete his assigned duties with limited or no supervision.

September 26, 2009

Kiser is JRCC’s top July employee

Correctional Officer Jeff Kiser was chosen as employee of the month for July for the James River Correctional Center. Kiser has been a valuable part of the Special Assistance Team.

August 08, 2009

Wanzek is JRCC’s top May employee

Licensed Addiction Counselor Jennifer Wanzek was chosen as employee of the month for May for the James River Correctional Center. Wanzek is aware of numerous different counseling approaches and uses them appropriately based on the needs of the inmates she works with. Her clinical and assessment skills are accurate.

August 08, 2009

JRCC promotes Mee to case manager

The James River Correctional Center recently promoted Correctional Caseworker Lyle Mee to correctional case manager effective Aug. 1. Mee worked for JRCC as a correctional officer from July 1999 to December 1999. He returned to JRCC in December 2000 and has worked there since. He was promoted to Correctional Caseworker in May 2006.

August 08, 2009

JRCC announces three promotions

The James River Correctional Center has announced three promotions for members of its staff.

June 06, 2009

Arthaud presents on JRCC at Kiwanis

Tim Burchill introduced Kevin Arthaud, chief of security at James River Correctional Center, to speak about the Special Olympics at the April 27 noon luncheon Kiwanis Club meeting at the Lantern Room.

May 05, 2009

Lawrence earns JRCC honors

Correctional Officer Amanda Lawrence was chosen as employee of the month for April for the James River Correctional Center.

April 25, 2009