Dentist (Dental Officer)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 124,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking a staff Dental Officer at a federal correctional facility. You will provide a full range of dental services to the inmate population, including diagnosis and treatment of difficult dental problems in a correctional environment.

The role emphasizes professional judgment in a challenging setting. Location includes Yazoo City, Mississippi, and multiple other sites; this is a full-time, permanent assignment with competitive federal benefits and pay.

Job description

From the posting: 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.

Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi (+91 more locations)

Pay (as posted): $124,308 – $315,000 per year

Schedule / appointment: Full-time; Permanent

Announcement dates: Open 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

• Open to (per the announcement): The public; Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• The announcement refers to veterans’ preference ("Candidates within the top-quality category and who are eligible for veterans’ preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles"). Read “How you will be evaluated” on USAJOBS for how it applies
• Security clearance (per the announcement): Other
• Locations: Yazoo City, Mississippi; Aliceville, Alabama; Maxwell AFB, Alabama; Talladega, Alabama; Forrest City, Arkansas; Phoenix, Arizona; Safford, Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; Atwater, California; Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, California; Lompoc, California; Los Angeles, California; Mendota, California; San Diego, California; Victorville, California and more
• Announcement number BOP-N-27-0002; control number 887124600

Verified open on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government’s official job site, on Oct 19, 2026 (ET).