Dental Assistant – Expanded Function at Bureau of Prisons – Pollock, Louisiana

About the opportunity

Corrections professionals foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. As a Dental Assistant – Expanded Function at the Bureau of Prisons in Pollock, Louisiana, you will prepare patients for dental treatment, ready equipment for use by the dentist, and provide chairside assistance across a wide range of dental procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring all work surfaces, equipment, materials, and instruments are properly disinfected and sterilized, maintaining automated processing equipment, establishing and managing dental records, scheduling patients, and maintaining adequate stock levels of expendable supplies. Along with all correctional institution employees, you will be charged with maintaining institutional security, which takes precedence over all other duties.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $52,977 to $66,999 per year (PA)

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 for administering radiologic procedures, including successful completion of an accredited educational program and certification as a radiographer.
• Must have completed 1 year of acceptable course work, preceptorship, or other formal training/work assignments specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to perform intra-oral procedures (expanded functions), OR at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• A maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307 (qualified preference eligible veterans may be exempt).

Required documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages, including name, contact information, relevant experience with start/end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week)
• Evidence of completing a program that certifies you to administer X-rays or perform radiologic procedures (such as a transcript or documentation including coursework)
• College transcript if education is used to meet specialized experience requirements (must include school name, student name, degree, and date awarded)
• SF-50 (unredacted copy of latest SF-50 if a current or former federal government employee)
• Veterans' preference documentation if applicable, such as a DD-214 demonstrating honorable or general discharge, or SF-15 with supporting documents for 10-point preference
• Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility if applicable
• License or professional certification documents if applicable

When to apply

• Date posted: September 8, 2026
• Application closing date: September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and all instructions thoroughly.
• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS.
• Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
• Submit your complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 15, 2026.
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments following notification after submission, utilizing your unique assessment access link.

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 and must satisfactorily pass screening requirements regarding the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and a credit check.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.