Dental Hygienist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Corrections Dental Health Program professional to plan and direct preventive dental health services for inmates, instruct patients in oral hygiene, and develop teaching aids. The role emphasizes security duties and delivering care within a correctional environment.

Responsibilities include instructing individuals and groups, demonstrating brushing techniques, and maintaining institutional safety in coordination with staff.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience.
• Foreign Education: refer to Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at USAJOBS for details.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be from a college or university accredited or pre-accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Responsible planning and directing the preventive dental health program. Instructs patients in oral health care and for the administration of oral prophylaxis. Develop various teaching aids and preventive methods for the inmate population.
• Instructs patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials such as teeth models, displays, disclosing solutions, toothbrushes, and floss.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

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

Key Responsibilities

Responsible planning and directing the preventive dental health program. Instructs patients in oral health care and for the administration of oral prophylaxis. Develop various teaching aids and preventive methods for the inmate population. Instructs patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials such as teeth models, displays, disclosing solutions, toothbrushes, and floss.

Demonstrates proper techniques of brushing and flossing using toothbrushes, floss threaders, Perio-Aids, Proxabrushes, etc. 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 & Education

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $59822 – $79885/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.