Dental Hygienist

About the opportunity

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for planning and directing the preventive dental health program, instructing patients in oral health care, and administering oral prophylaxis. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. Staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $59,607 to $76,369 per annum (PA).

Who can apply?

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 for administering radiologic procedures and be certified as a radiographers in their field.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, including performing oral prophylactic care and providing oral health educational services.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet maximum entry age requirements if applicable.

Required documents

• Proof of current, active, and unrestricted dental hygiene license
• Evidence of completing a program that certifies administration of X-rays or performance of radiologic procedures (transcript or coursework documentation)
• Resume (limited to 2 pages) including name, contact information, relevant experience, start and end dates in MM/YYYY format, and hours worked per week
• College transcript including School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if a current or former federal government employee)
• Veterans' preference documentation (such as DD-214 or SF-15, if applicable)
• Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (if applicable)

When to apply

• Opening date: August 29, 2026
• Application closing date: September 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

How to apply

• Apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov.
• Register, answer the assessment questions, and submit all required supporting documents.
• For current Public Health Service Commissioned Officers applying directly, submit application packets via email to BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-s@bop.gov by the deadline.

Additional information

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.