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Dentist (Dental Officer)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 37 days ago

On-site Aliceville, AL $124K – $315K Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Dental Officer ESFJESTJISTJ Healthcare
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About the Role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Serves as a staff Dental Officer at a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility.
  • Utilizes technical skills and professional judgement to provide a full range of dental services to the inmate population.
  • Responsible for diagnosis and treatment of difficult dental problems in a correctional environment.
  • Provides comprehensive dental care to the inmate population, who may have behavior and communication problems.
  • Assists in the coordination of the dental program, providing input regarding proposed modifications to operating procedures.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure final product conforms to standards set forth by the American Dental Association, National Board for Certification of Dental Technicians, and the Dental Service of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
  • Assists in the direction and coordination of production of finished prosthetic appliances in accordance with the requirements submitted.
  • Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
  • The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S.
  • Citizenship is Required.
  • See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
  • Selective Service Requirement ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
  • Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.
  • Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
  • If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Benefits

  • Additional Salary Information: Full Promotion Potential GP-13/10 $315,000.
  • Under the Hybrid Title 38 Pay System, Pay Determination is determined by the Compensation Panel.
  • Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR.
  • See COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Nonforeign Areas for more information.
  • To contact a recruiter for further information, visit Medical Staffing and Recruitment. or visit our Medical Professionals page for more information.
  • To view current vacancies, BOP: Health Services Openings.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 01ec8614-dc49-49a2-b95f-9161912497be

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