DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Dental Assistant, CF to support clinical dentistry within the Wasco State Prison environment. The role involves assisting the dentist, maintaining orderly workflow in the clinic, and supervising incarcerated individuals under the facility's regulations.

The position is a 12-month limited-term full-time assignment with a base salary aligned to the DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY classification.

Qualifications

• BLS Card current and valid.
• Licensed/Registered with DBC Pocket License.
• 32-hour DBC Radiation Safety training.
• 8-hour DBC Infection Control training.
• 2-hour DBC California Dental Practice Act training.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Supervising Dentist, CF, and clinical direction of the Dentist, CF, perform supportive dental procedures.
• Assist in related work of a dental office, maintain order, supervise incarcerated individuals, and direct their duties.
• Protect and maintain the safety of persons and property within the facility.

Skills

BLS Card

Education

Current Dental Board of California Pocket License

32-hour DBC Radiation Safety

8-hour DBC Infection Control

2-hour DBC California Dental Practice Act

Job description

Job Posting: Dental Assistant, CF - Wasco State Prison (WSP)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-533511

DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$4,031.00 - $7,457.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full‑time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part‑time employees are subject to the same conditions as full‑time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time‑base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full‑time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Dentist, Correctional Facility (CF), and/or Supervising Dental Assistant, CF, and the clinical direction of the Dentist, CF, the Dental Assistant, CF performs supportive dental procedures under the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Dental Board of California Dental Practice Act, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Dental Program, Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant, CF assists in the related work of a dental office, maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated and directs their duties, and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Please note: Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Classification

DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $4,031.00 - $7,457.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Kern County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Eligibility and Background Checks

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

Work4CA: State Application Checklist provides guidance for preparing required application materials before submission. PDF file format is preferred when submitting supporting documents.

CCHCS utilizes E‑Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E‑Verify, you may go to www.e‑verify.gov .

Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
• If Licensed/Registered: Current Dental Board of California (DBC) Pocket License
• 32-hour DBC approved Radiation Safety
• 8-hour DBC approved Infection Control
• 2-hour DBC approved California Dental Practice Act

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Additional Information

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE‑EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

All methods of appointment may be considered.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Ian Longoria / [phone] / [e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office / (000) / [e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for Dental Assistant, CF, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here CalCareers .

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.